Junkan Fes will return on November 12 at Umekoji Park’s Shichijo Entrance Plaza in Kyoto City. In event of rain, the event will postpone to December 16. Initiated in 2022, the fest brings together young individuals and industry players committed 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...
In the winding alleys of Kyoto, the city’s spiritual soul fuses seamlessly with its bustling commerce, every corner an homage to an artful existence. But look closer, and you’ll find a constellation of cafes that invite you to not just...
A recent study in Kyoto City indicates a surprising lag in the area of sustainability. Only 23% of the city’s residents actively practice an environmentally conscious lifestyle, despite the global trend towards sustainability. The survey...
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...
Bios Style Inc.’s multipurpose commercial facility, GOOD NATURE STATION, is curating a unique experience for the Kyoto residents. This experience, called “GOOD NATURE OPEN FES,” aims to create a harmonious symphony of food and...
In an ambitious endeavor, the Gion Festival – a globally recognized event – has adopted a pioneering strategy to battle the waste crisis. The “Gion Festival Zero Waste Operation 2023” is transforming the festival’s...
Are you familiar with the process of ‘kurozome’ for clothing? It is a sustainable service that revives garments that have become unwearable due to minor stains or color fading by dyeing them black. I experienced trying the kurozome...
Reuse event “Junkan Fes” has been scheduled for 27 May at Umekoji Park in Kyoto City. Junkan Fes is an event that began in 2022 with the aim of creating a new circular movement involving the younger generation and players related to...
“Tu Casa” is a multi-purpose facility in Kyoto where you can shop, eat, and stay with an emphasis on “ethical” and “zero waste.” On the first floor, a café and bar provide healthy organic vegetarian (plant-based) dishes and...