On November 20, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu hosted the 3rd “FOOD MADE GOOD Japan Awards 2023” organized by the Japan Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA-J), based in Shibuya, Tokyo. The ceremony honored member restaurants that achieved...
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors in October this year exceeded the number in 2019 for the first time since the pandemic. The total number of visitors since January is approximately 19.9...
The holiday season is approaching, and many people may have started making plans. Have you decided how to spend this leisure time? If you’ve had a busy year, you might be looking to unwind. If you’re someone seeking to rejuvenate before...
NIKKO COMPANY, a veteran in the tableware manufacturing industry since 1908, has announced the formation of the ‘BONEARTH CIRCULAR COMMUNITY’. This initiative is part of a comprehensive effort to encourage sustainable practices in food...
What is a Zero-carbon National Park? There are 34 national parks in Japan, covering about 5.8 % of its land, many of which include UNESCO World Heritage sites. Some of them are now going carbon-free, upgrading visitor centers, hotels and other park...
Fashion is an intricate part of our lives. As we have seen in 10 Rs of circular economy, they are the very strategies to create circular fashion. Not only does it show us that there are many ways to make fashion sustainable, we will also see in this...
“Womanhood in Japan” series column rounds up Japanese news related to women’s daily experiences of sexism here and considers what we can do to increase the pace of change. Sony due to boost ratio of new female science and technology hires to 30%...
How do you select your period products? It can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. As traditional period products are mostly made from plastics, they can contribute to increased carbon footprint and turn into ocean plastic pollution...
Petit Philosophe Co., Ltd., a certified B Corporation, is set to release an innovative upcycle kit under its MammaBaby brand, known for its organic and vegan products tailored for medical institutions, starting December 1. The launch marks a...
The city of Gamagori has taken a significant leap towards sustainable development by initiating the “Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Experiment Project.” In a move towards a circular economy, the city has recently announced the...