The bustling Umeda district in Osaka welcomed a new type of destination earlier this month: PLAT UMEKITA. Located at the heart of the newly opened Grand Green Osaka, just north of JR Osaka Station, PLAT UMEKITA is introducing a novel concept called...
This October, Allbirds Osaka in Grand Front Osaka is set to host a unique indigo dyeing workshop, previously a hit in Tokyo. The two-day event on October 14-15 will be spearheaded by “Watanabe’s,” a renowned indigo master and dyer...
Cosmetic brand SHIRO announced a fresh approach to store renewals, unveiling its revamped “SHIRO LUCUA IRE store” on September 1. This unique method revolves around two core principles: “not discarding” and “not...
FOREST Inc., an eco-conscious enterprise, has pioneered a first-of-its-kind initiative in Japan – an environmentally-friendly burial service known as “RETURN TO NATURE”. Launched at the respected spiritual site Nose Myokenzan...
GREEN AGE, a store embracing the concept of “coexistence between people and nature,” opened on the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka on 12 April. Aimed at fulfilling the growing demand for sustainable lifestyles and...
LOSSZERO, a company focused on reducing food waste and promoting ethical consumption, has been awarded the grand prize at the 2023 Osaka Environment Awards. The award ceremony took place on 18 April, where the company received a commendation from...
Ever since the pandemic, people who go on workation have increased. Workation is a vacation style that allows you to work remotely while integrating elements of leisure. The good part about workation is that you can relax and be more productive at...
Here’s a brilliant idea for people recovering from various emotional disorders and slowly adjusting back into society! The innovative Osaka-based Kuma No Te Cafe, or Bear Paw Cafe in English, is designed to help people who are recovering from...
Osaka Prefecture is encouraging its residents and businesses to work with it to create a circular economy. The government of Osaka has been releasing annual data since 2016, showing how effective the community’s recycling actions have been. The...
Japan’s largest city and international hub may be Tokyo, but Osaka is also a hub of activity, lively people and colorful fashion. Osaka is the epicenter of the Kansai region, surrounded by Nara, Kyoto, Kobe and Wakayama, and has much to offer when...