Lawson Inc., a major convenience store chain in Japan, announced the company will donate part of its surplus food to Zenkoku Food Bank Suishin Kyougikai (All Japan Food Bank Promotion Council) starting August 5. Surplus food donation by a large...
Every month in Osaka at the School of Future Value Creation (Phoenix School), a Tabenokoshi NO Game session is organised. This month’s session was particularly popular, with twice the usual number of participants. All have gathered, including me, to...
Paper is essential in our everyday lives, as they are used for books, prints, notebooks and more. They have become so convenient, it’s hard to imagine living without them. However, not many are aware of the dark side. A vast number of trees is cut...
If you are into Japanese cosmetics, then Cosme Kitchen should be a familiar brand to you. It has a growing presence in Japan, known for its selection of organic cosmetics from both Japanese and international brands. Cosme Kitchen believes in natural...
A new cat café has recently opened in the heart of Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Neco Republic, also known as Neko Yokujou, is a cat cafe that operates as an outlet for rescue cats and potential adopters to meet. Neco Republic is an organization that aims to...
Miyagi Prefecture has placed a ban fishing for small bluefin tuna less than 30 kg until September 30 2019. This comes after the estimate that the amount of tuna acquired this year may exceed limits set by the prefecture. This consequence of...
On August 9, biotechnology startup Euglena Co., Ltd announced that it will create a new under-18 CFO (Chief Future Officer) position to recruit a young talent who is willing to become a real change maker. The startup is named after the single-cell...
If there is a pinnacle of “cool” in the hotel industry, BnA Alter Museum is no doubt there. Often characterized as “art or museum you can stay in”, the BnA Alter Museum hotel in Kyoto offers 31 permanent art pieces in which...
Waking up every morning to get on the same packed train. Then, suddenly a thought pops into your mind. “What am I working for?” “Oh no, train delay due to an incident… I’ll be late for work. Just my luck.” Life in the city paralyses our sense of...
Marine pollution is a prevalent problem in society. Its harmful effects caused by plastic waste have urged many companies in the food & beverage industry to go plastic-free. One evident change today is the growing switch from plastic straws to...