The Kyoto-based upcycling brand SANS-SERIF has launched a two-way bag crafted from vintage British bus roll signs. Operated by FLOTATION, the brand developed the product to mark its 10th anniversary. Both a shoulder bag and a backpack, the bag...
With traditional wooden gates lining the streets and the famous mist of Tamba settling in from late autumn through early spring, Kameoka offers a daily landscape shaped by nature and time. That mist nourishes the land, helping local vegetables grow...
The landscape was completely white, making it hard to tell where you were. A thick blanket of fog had settled over the town, blocking out the morning sun and casting a wintry stillness across everything, despite it being only November. As midday...
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has announced that it will once again host its annual “Charity Breakfast” on 17 December, inviting guests to enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet in exchange for donating a Christmas gift for children in need across the...
Kyoto City is leveraging its history, culture, and a deep-rooted sense of “Shimatsu-no-kokoro”—a spirit of mindful frugality and respect for resources—to lead the transition to a circular economy. It aims to forge a new urban future...
How are you coping with the summer heat? Many of you might say electric fans or air conditioners, as they are undoubtedly great technological investments. Alongside those tools, we have a portable hand fan called an “Uchiwa” in Japan. It’s still...
As I travel the world, I discover the charm of each country and also come to appreciate the beauty of my homeland, Japan. In spring, cherry blossoms dance gracefully at a rate of five centimeters per second. In summer, watermelon, wind chimes and...
Energy efficiency has become a common theme in urban planning. Combining it with nature-driven designs and materials can enhance the resilience of buildings to climate change, owing to their temperature- and moisture-regulating effects. Wooden...
Kyoto is a city where you can experience both the authentic traditions of Japan and globally modernized hospitality, known as “Omotenashi.” Discover the vibrant flavors of Japan with our guide to halal-friendly restaurants in and around...
The fashion industry has long been recognized as a significant threat to the environment, mainly due to its mass production and consumption. One solution gaining traction is the concept of circular fashion. In the traditional fashion industry...