We last talked about Circular EDOnomy, a circular economy that existed during the Edo period of Japan. It was a model that took the various facets in Japanese society and minimized waste to peak efficiency. Since the system is simple and intuitive...
Japan has an advantage of historically witnessing a stark change from being a traditionally closed country to a modern, international one. That advantage exists because the differences are easier to identify, especially through the lens of...
It’s not only the medals that are going to be made from recycled materials at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. So are the podiums that are going to be used during the medal awarding ceremonies! Collection boxes are now situated at 2,000...
Vintage clothing and second-hand shops have exploded throughout Japan in the past decade. However, even though the market has remarkably increased over the past ten years, some concerns regarding purchasing used clothing remain. Although the used...
The apparel industry is one of the largest polluters in the world. In 2018, it was reported that luxury fashion house Burberry had burned 4.2 billion yen worth of unsold products. Since then, the apparel industry has been scrutinized for its future...
The 87th Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2019 was held for 4 days at Tokyo Bit Sight from February 12th-15th. It is the largest international trade show in Japan, exhibiting products such as personal gifts and housewares. “LIFE x DESIGN” is a...
Out of all the many daily goods, perhaps the most surprisingly destructive items to the environment are T-shirts. Oil is a necessary ingredient to produce polyester used in making T-shirts. The risks of Oil However, oil not only emits carbon...