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...
UPDATER Corporation’s sustainable project, TADORi, announced in April that it would utilize its self-developed blockchain system, “TADORi CHAiN – Tsunagu β,” to track the carbon dioxide emissions generated during the denim...
Smiles Co. PASS THE BATON is set to make waves in the retail landscape as it brings the “KISARAZU CONCEPT STORE” to life. The store is scheduled to open its doors on June 8 under the aegis of Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. PASS THE BATON is...
A special drama “Mr. Period and His Daughter (original title: “Seiri no Ojisan to Sono Musume”) was aired by NHK, a Japanese public broadcaster. This drama is heartwarming yet groundbreaking in terms of making menstruation open to any gender and any...
IKEA Japan, the local branch of the globally recognized home furnishing company from Sweden, in collaboration with its parent corporation, the Ingka Group, is launching their #facethegap campaign. Unveiled on International Day Against Homophobia...
From May 15 to 17, MONA Co., Ltd. made its debut at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo (Venue: Tokyo Big Sight). MONA is committed to the mission of “enriching lives with new choices” and aims to build a society where menstruation becomes an...
On May 21, the G7 leaders and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended as a guest, discussed the situation in Ukraine at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. The G7 leaders expressed their shared resolve to confront Russia’s “illegal...
In 2018, I spent a year in Tokyo with my then 3-year-old son. At first, it was a breeze, coming from New York City. Train stations have an elevator, and bathrooms are clean and everywhere. Over time, though, I began to sense unspoken social...
In response to a surge in organized crime demanding protection money from local businesses, the Hokkaido Prefectural Police have taken to YouTube to educate the public on how to handle such threats. According to the National Police Agency, there...