A few media sources have reported that Yuriko Koike, the governor of Tokyo, announced a city-run demonstration for an original digital currency in Tokyo. Citizens will be able to use this for civil payment services at two locations in the...
One of the best ways to reduce plastic waste is to carry around water bottles. However, what happens if your water bottle gets empty and you’re still thirsty? Most people turn to vending machines—alas! more plastic waste. Social Innovation Japan has...
With the autumn season coming up, it’s the perfect time to come to Japan! Japan too offers a range of sustainable products and services, and chocolates are no different. We shall be introducing four Fair Trade chocolates that you’d want to get while...
Every year, approximately 1,450 Starbucks outlets nationwide in Japan consume 1,000 ton of milk cartons. Since 2010, this massive amount is recycled daily. Every empty milk carton is washed, dried, folded neatly and recycled. The dedicated efforts...
Over the past 20 years, organic food has become more prevalent in our lives and diets. Many countries, including Japan, have seen an increase in the consumption of organic produce from supermarkets, stores, and local farmer’s markets. Many...
Nowadays, getting married is hard enough as it is. Imagine the situation people with disabilities have upon finding a partner? It’s disastrous. To improve this situation, Kekkon Sodan (“Marriage Consultation” in English) NPO is now crowdfund a new...
Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu Rei Hotel is in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa, an hour train ride from central Tokyo. It is the world’s first hotel that utilizes hydrogen energy. Since its opening in June 2018, it has attracted many visitors and guests...
Camping outdoors is always fun. But booking the camp site, preparing the necessary items for camping, let alone setting up the tent, requires a lot of hard work. By the end of the day, what was supposed to be a fun, relaxing time in the wilderness...
The movement to reduce plastic waste, which causes marine pollution, is spreading around the world. The one of the things which are severely criticized is the issue of plastic straws, because they are thrown away just after being used. This movement...
More brands in Japan and around the world are turning to recycled plastics. It has some of the most stringent policies when it comes to recycling plastics. However, how effective are recycled plastics in Japan, and how are they affecting the...