Against the picturesque backdrop of beautiful autumn scenes in Kyoto, an event where ethical shopping, jogging and litter picking come together for a unique experience is set to take place. On November 11, the event “Fair Trade Shop Tour &...
VANILLABEANS, the esteemed chocolate brand operated by Chocolate Design Inc., revealed a renewed website on October 6, aiming to enrich user experience. In an effort to offer patrons a more engaging online shopping journey, the brand has unveiled a...
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...
Sisam Fair Trade + design revealed last month its certification in all nine categories of the Apparel Zero Waste Accreditation, marking a significant victory in its stride as a zero-waste apparel business. This annual certification places rigorous...
As a city that harmoniously blends the ultramodern with the traditional, Tokyo is adding a vibrant shade of green to its gastronomic palette. Known for its culinary prowess, the metropolis is embracing a surge of restaurants dedicated to...
Located a short distance up Teramachi Street from Kyoto City Hall Station is Kikuya General Store, a store that celebrated its 17th year in May 2023, specializing in fair trade and handcrafted goods. Though it might not be considered a long...
Ogawa Coffee is one of the pioneers who brought fair trade coffee to Japan. They began around 2004 when the term “fair trade” wasn’t even heard of among the Japanese population. Not only that, through their coffee, Ogawa Coffee has...
In recent years, bars all around the world have been making efforts to minimize waste as much as possible. For instance, in Singapore, it has become a trend to limit daily waste output to 500g or less! “BAR Ashiya Diary” in Ashiya City...
Japanese startups have a certain flavor of sustainability: to incorporate sustainability into everyday activities. Customers of these startups and brands often learn about the sustainability of the brand after consumption. It is similar to...
IML, a company that operates cosmetic brands, announced that it will donate nail polish equivalent to 1% of sales of all “cirila” nail polish products to cancer patients nationwide. This project starts on World Cancer Day, February 4...