Zenbird Editorial TeamAichi Prefecture has established the Aichi Environmental Innovation Consortium to drive carbon neutrality and tackle pressing environmental challenges through collaboration between industry, academia, government, and financial institutions...
Are you eager to incorporate sustainability into your corporate strategies, academic programs, or personal endeavors? Japan offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, making it an ideal source of inspiration for sustainability, circular...
Yumi AraoHave you ever wondered why sacred ropes, called shimenawa, are tightly wrapped around certain trees when you visit shrines in Japan? These trees, known as goshinboku, are found throughout Japan and play significant roles in culture and spiritual...
A unique collection of upcycled kimonos blending Japan’s traditional attire with Africa’s second-hand clothing scene will be showcased and sold at “Kimono Meets Africa: Reimagining Kimonos,” a pop-up store hosted by SHIFT80. The event...
Hikaru UchidaLiving in the era of high technology, productivity and convenience, we tend to disapprove of inconvenience. All household chores that were once done by hand are now done by machines, and can be completed at the touch of a button. While the...
