Loftwork Inc., in collaboration with the creative community FabCafe Global with bases worldwide, is hosting the global award “crQlr Awards 2023”, calling for projects and ideas that design for a circular economy. The application...
One of Japan’s iconic summer spectacles is its festivals, and in the Kansai region, two of the country’s three major festivals, the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, hold special significance. The sense of unity and...
Traveling abroad is an amazing way to understand its culture, customs and traditions. Exploring and sightseeing are great options, but what about joining workshops? In Tokyo, there are venues where you can experience traditional crafts and arts...
The cactus-derived leather brand “CACTUS TOKYO” has calculated the “carbon footprint” emitted from the manufacturing process to the disposal of its own products. The calculation was made by referring to the “Life Cycle...
As a city that harmoniously blends the ultramodern with the traditional, Tokyo is adding a vibrant shade of green to its gastronomic palette. Known for its culinary prowess, the metropolis is embracing a surge of restaurants dedicated to...
The world has been working on the goal of reducing food waste and loss at least since the halving of it was set as a target in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals in 2015. In line with this, Japan aims to halve its food waste by 2030...
BPLab, a company specializing in sustainable textile solutions through their platform “BIOLOGIC LOOP,” is expanding its reach. In a new partnership with Book Off Corporation, the company is launching a comprehensive recycling program...
Every year on September 1, Disaster Prevention Day is observed in Japan. Workman, known for its products that blend functionality and fashion, offers a wide range of excellent disaster preparedness items. This report covers the 2023 Autumn-Winter...
Mount Takao, a destination renowned for its panoramic views and hiking trails, will soon be the home of something just as extraordinary: a new frontier in sustainable living. JEPLAN Inc., an industry leader in the circular economy, announced the...
Sohi Corp and Tokinosu Co., Ltd. have joined forces to repurpose discarded cocoa husks into usable raw material for chocolate. The debut product, aptly named “Re:Cacao Terrine,” will hit the shelves at Normandie Chocolat on September 25...