The Organic Forum Japan (OFJ) announced the upcoming 8th annual “Organic Lifestyle EXPO 2023.” The event is slated to run from September 14 to 16 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building. This expo...
A new survey conducted by Tabe Choku, a direct-to-consumer online marketplace, delves into the mounting concerns of both consumers and fishermen over the release of ALPS treated water into the ocean. The findings indicate that over 60% of consumers...
The news that Netflix is making a live-action adaptation of “One Piece” came as a big shock to me, having grown up with the manga “One Piece” written by Eiichiro Oda. It has never once relinquished the top spot in the 25 years...
With the discharge of ALPS treated water causing ripples of concern in Japan’s fishing industry, Vivid Garden Inc., the operator of the direct-to-consumer food sales site “Tabe Choku,” has taken swift action to bolster the...
The Japanese food situation continues to puzzle me. On the one hand, we have amazingly healthy eating habits – wonders of dashi, umami and fermented products from tofu to a variety of pickles – and yet, the Japanese are oblivious to the continued...
Muji Ryohin, the globally recognized Japanese retailer, will introduce its “Mottainai Market” in 17 of its large stores nationwide starting from September 4th, in anticipation of the SDGs week later in the month. This initiative...
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis where tradition meets the future, skyscrapers juxtapose ancient temples, and where amidst the clamor, pockets of calm exist. These are not just ordinary sanctuaries but cafes that challenge the status quo, rewriting the...
Without going into details, recycling is taken very seriously in Japan. While different regions may have their own systems for recycling and varying levels of strictness, households and businesses are required to sort their waste and adhere to...
Japan, like many other countries, is actively engaged in searching for and developing alternatives to plastic to mitigate its environmental impact. Japan does have a number of alternatives to plastic as a material, and we list some of them here...
While most people dread getting caught in the rain, iKasa’s Nature Innovation Group sees it as an opportunity for social and environmental transformation. The company has announced ambitious plans to eliminate disposable umbrellas from Japan...