Ritsumeikan University has teamed up with Havarys to produce original design bottles, marking a significant step toward a circular economy. The initiative leverages Havaries’ advanced recycling ecosystem, where used containers are collected...
Learning about consumption, in particular circular consumption, helps us move the world in the better direction, be it addressing the issue of limited resources, ensuring fair wages, or tackling the climate crisis. And one way to do that is to...
Junkan Fes, a festival celebrated in Umekoji Park in Kyoto City, brings circular fashion to life and has quickly become a favorite among the young. Organized by Human Forum, the event seeks to establish a culture of reuse that captivates and...
A Kyoto-based ramen restaurant operator has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the environmental issue of neglected bamboo forests in Kyoto Prefecture. The “Kyoto Bamboo Shoot Project,” centered around their chain...
Malt lees are the byproducts of the beer brewing process; unfortunately, these days, they are treated as industrial waste and are discarded. Yet, this was not the case in ancient Japan, where malt lees were reused in various ways. The MALT FES...
Junkan Fes will be returning next month, April 7, at Umekoji Park’s Shichijo Entrance Plaza, in an effort to engage the younger generation in the practices of recycling and reuse, and to strengthen local connections. This year’s first...
TOYOUKE STAND, a unique cafe concept, is bringing “fortune-enhancing sweets” to Kyoto! This novel idea comes from TOYOUKE Inc., a conglomerate of experts with a keen focus on the burgeoning Web3.0 technology and the culinary industry...
DeepExperience Inc. has partnered with Sagano Scenic Railway Co., Ltd. to launch a unique, eco-conscious tour in the scenic city of Kameoka. This initiative, part of Japan’s “Tourism Reboot Project,” showcases Kameoka’s...
Sustainable travel is widely recognized for its role in reducing transportation emissions and supporting local communities, and these aspects are undoubtedly crucial. However, to comprehensively care for the Earth, some essential pieces are still...
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 &...