Exchanging business cards is big business in Japan. 59.4% of business persons collect and store physical business cards in files or specialized name card boxes. A survey also showed that a businessperson in Tokyo exchanges 317 name cards on average...
The Link Up Waste Project is an upcycling project developed by painting & wall covering contractor, Kawakami Tosokogyo. Launched in May this year, the project tackles issues such as textile waste and unemployment. It also allows the company to...
Rename is a Japanese brand that is motivated to reduce excess inventory in the apparel industry. In Japan, 94,000 tons of unsold clothing are discarded each year. One of the reasons for this inventory waste is that fashion brands can’t sell...
Effective incinerators are expensive to build, therefore, it can take years until the economic benefits start to materialize. For example, in the U.S., a trash incinerator plant costs $280 million to build, which is two to three times more expensive...
Bubble tea was a huge trend in Japan from around last year; there are long queues for buying one, and new shops were opening one after another. And of course, I was a customer. The first shop gave me the bubble tea in a plastic cup with a plastic...
Early last month, OGICO has released Japan’s first body scrub made from upcycled ingredients. The HUG BROWNE Espresso Body Shot (170g, 2500 yen) is a locally produced body scrub made from upcycled coffee beans. These beans are used espresso...
Japanese souvenirs are an important part of the culture. However, the word “omiyage” has a slightly different nuance in Japanese than the English word souvenir. English speakers typically think of souvenirs as something that we buy for ourselves...
Have you experienced embarrassing menstruation mishaps, uncomfortable dampness and period blood odor? If you are relying on disposable menstrual pads or tampons, chances are that you have at least one or two scary stories about your menstruation. Be...
Japan has its strong and weak points regarding eco-friendliness and sustainability. The country is home to several initiatives and programs for building a better future. At the same time, Japan is infamous for its excessive plastic usage. It is the...
Moderage Inc., a company based in Tokyo, engages in interior designing, furniture importing and supporting new store opening projects. ‘Re.Store’ is its new soon-to-launch platform which focuses on recycling and reducing waste from outlets. The...