STRIPE International Inc. (hereinafter STRIPE) is a mother company of multiple popular fashion brands in Japan. It is a Japanese SPA (specialty retailer of private label apparel), a company which designs, manufactures and sells its products. (Major...
Outdoor clothing store, Patagonia International Inc., which operates 22 stores in Japan, announced that it will abolish the use of plastic shopping bags from April 1st, 2020. Japan has shared a global goal at the G20 Osaka summit in June this year...
Surrounded by the resplendent nature of the Northern Alps, Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture attracts mountaineers in summer and skiers/snowboarders in winter. This beautiful village will welcome a new luxury wellness retreat Haluta Hakuba in...
Japanese companies are becoming even more aware with the effects of climate change, and how we as humans can play an integral role in preventing crisis to further damage our planet. These companies are changing the way they contemplate how their...
Japan is an island surrounded by the sea, which is why its most famous cuisine, sushi, is relished around the globe. But what if global warming shows no signs of stopping and ocean habitats and living environment are continuously affected by climate...
DATAFLUCT, Inc., a Japanese startup, recruited partners in October for their new data service called ‘DATAFLUCT foodloss’. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food loss and boost profit margin at grocery retailers across the country. AI...
There is a growing consciousness in people to contribute back to society in Japan. According to a poll conducted by the government in 2014, 66.1% of its participants indicated that they have the desire to contribute back to society. However, only a...
Although DIY has been a trend in recent years in Japan, taking electrical devices or home appliances to repair shops is still the norm for out-of-order products. In this area of daily life, most Japanese people tend to rely on professionals as often...
EQUALAND is an ethical Japanese fashion brand launched by ONEO Ltd. This new generation fashion brand places emphasis and consideration on the value of consumption and desires to work toward cultivating a new fashion culture, also known as TRUST...
Nissin Food Holdings has announced its decision to switch to sustainable energy through Waste-To-Energy plants as their main source of electrical power for its headquarters in Tokyo by the end of this year. Waste-To-Energy, also known as WtE, is an...