If you value eco-friendly food production, growing organic vegetables is the ultimate means of achieving that mission. However, organic farming is a niche industry in Japan for two major reasons. First is the seasonal rain in early summer. Sustained...
The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted sources of income and reduced work opportunities in Japan. This has impacted the living situation of foreign residents. Furthermore, even after the COVID-19 State of Emergency was lifted, the food and beverage...
Moderage Inc., a company based in Tokyo, engages in interior designing, furniture importing and supporting new store opening projects. ‘Re.Store’ is its new soon-to-launch platform which focuses on recycling and reducing waste from outlets. The...
The global pandemic has transformed the way we live. As it’s still hard to predict when this global pandemic will end, social distancing and efficiency will continue to be essential when grocery shopping. Additionally, as people spend more...
Although the nationwide state of emergency has been lifted in Japan due to the spread of COVID-19, staying at home has become a new normal for many of us. Spending weeks at home can be monotonous, and even overwhelming at times. In this difficult...
Recently, I saw a Facebook post from an acquaintance, asking friends to fill in the blank: “Vacant Space x ____ = Money”. He was trying to address the problem of vacant houses in Japan, especially in rural regions of Japan. He wanted ideas to create...
Tabe Choku is an online marketplace managed by a Japanese startup called vivid garden Inc. that is connecting farmers and consumers to purchase and sell directly. During Japan’s self-quarantine period, the oversupply of food that were...
Coronavirus lockdowns and stay-at-home orders are coming to an end around the world. For many of us, confinement stress is transforming into anxiety over how to keep safe in a COVID-19 world. Aiming to keep the mood light, a restaurant in Japan is...
