Why do we still head to malls in the age of online shopping? Because malls are not only for shopping. They are places to meet with friends, grab a bite or coffee, get a haircut or mini spa treatments, squeeze in a workout or a massage and much more...
Chikuma Co., Ltd., has teamed up with Aeon Retail Co., Ltd., to launch a clothing collection and recycling project, closing the loop for a circular economy in the textile industry. Starting October, the project will see the installation of material...
Fair Trade Label Japan celebrated its 30th year with the unveiling of the “Fairtrade Japan Award 2023.” This non-profit, aligned with Fairtrade International, saw its inception as a beacon for sustainable and ethical trading practices in...
Traditional school uniforms are frequently designed differently for females and males. In recent years, Japanese schools have begun introducing genderless uniforms, following a global trend of supporting gender minorities. About 40% of Japanese...
Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to...
Veganism is progressively spreading in beauty fields, especially haircare products in Japan. Now that the rainy season is around the corner, you may be concerned about your hair increasing in volume or curling with humidity. If you are looking for...
JEPLAN Inc., a Tokyo-based Japanese company, is transforming the society from a linear to a circular economy in various fields. It has collaborated with multiple corporations in the past to accelerate the transformation, such as working with Aeon...
AEON Co., Ltd. is one of Japan’s top retailers. It announced its collaboration with ‘Loop’, a unique consumption cycle produced by TerraCycle Inc., a company based in New Jersey. TerraCycle provides inventive recycling platforms globally, and AEON...