Since 2005, the city of Toyonaka has taken an approach to political inclusivity with its Foreign Residents’ Assembly. The assembly’s ninth term, marked by the theme of “What We Can Do as Bearers of the Local Community,”...
Japan is endowed with greenery as 67% of its land is covered with forests. Yet it ranks 50th in the Climate Change Performance Index, below countries such as Egypt, Colombia, South Africa and Belarus. The low-level rating stems from insufficient...
Japanese company, SKLO Corporation, has announced the pre-sale launch of a new product, “Just Size Your Bottle Holder“, on the crowdfunding platform Makuake. This is not just another bottle holder – it comes with a difference that...
Air Closet Corporation has joined forces with the Ministry of Environment to spearhead an initiative that is set to challenge conventional notions about sustainability in the fashion industry. This development is part of the “FY2023...
Enter the forest and gently brush the plants. Feel their warmth. Try chewing the leaves a bit and be surprised at the sweetness of the trees. In the Hida region, with its World Heritage sites, you can encounter nature that restores your mind and...
ReBit, a non-profit organization in Japan, is crowdfunding for a project that could change the narrative of Japan’s LGBTQ community, who grapple with unique predicaments in their daily lives. Society’s safety net, welfare services, which...
Tiger Thermos to circulate stainless steel material in Koganei City Tiger Thermos has partnered with Koganei City, Tokyo, to promote the use of personal bottles and the recycling of used stainless steel bottles. This collaboration aligns with...
In a quest to address food waste and foster a more sustainable future, Japan’s JTB Corporation has launched the Sustainable Voyage Project, introducing their pioneering product — the “Lost Journey Can.” Food waste has long been a...
Sustainable next-generation packaging, ‘BIOPAC’, whose catchphrase is ‘packaging that doesn’t need to be thrown away’, has begun sales in Japan. This is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, made from seaweed that is...
In the last series of articles, I introduced the sustainability of Japanese fast fashion, focusing on Fast Retailing. On the other hand, in this series of articles, I introduce Japanese ethical fashion for men, choosing 3 brands you should check in...