A childhood friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 27. She was single, and after surviving surgeries, chemotherapy and other treatments, she said to me: “I guess I need to give up on the idea of getting married and having...
Sustainability-minded nonprofit Retocos set a target to turn eight islands in Saga prefecture into “organic islands,” growing herbs and plants for cosmetic use. To the north of Karatsu-city, there are eight small beautiful islands all...
Japanese companies are becoming even more aware with the effects of climate change, and how we as humans can play an integral role in preventing crisis to further damage our planet. These companies are changing the way they contemplate how their...
Having been a writer for a beauty blog for a few years, I have seen the transitions consumers for Japanese beauty brand have sought after. While the change has been slow, fans know which is truly the way to go: organic cosmetics. If you are reading...