“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. Kishida’s ministerial reshuffle thwarts the future of female leadership Prime...
People Inc., a company known for planning, developing, and selling toys for infants and young children, has initiated the “Children People Project.” This initiative brings together the curious minds of first-grade students from AIC...
Hankyu Hanshin Hotels Co., Ltd. has introduced environmentally conscious initiatives aimed at offsetting carbon emissions produced through its services. The company, known for its commitment to sustainability, has launched the “CO2 Zero...
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...