Bookoff Group Holdings Ltd. and Itochu Corporation have entered a capital and business alliance, aimed at expanding reuse services by leveraging Itochu’s extensive retail network, including approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores across Japan. The...
Jimoty Inc. is collaborating with Matsubara City, opening the Jimoty Spot Matsubara Store today. Located within the Seven Park Amami shopping mall, this facility marks the first public-private reuse hub in Matsubara City. The collaboration has...
Have you ever heard of the word “kawaii“? Kawaii is a Japanese word that literally means “cute” and “adorable.” With the global spread of Japanese pop culture, including anime, music and fashion, kawaii is...
Sustainability in Japan may be somewhat of a mystery for those residing outside of the island country. Fortunately, we are here to give you 15 interesting facts about ventures, organizations, and information about the country’s efforts to move...
For the first time in Japan, a local government is collaborating with an online community noticeboard to link non-internet users to the service. The effort is will encourage them to swap their secondhand items and to reduce waste. It is an...
It’s no secret that there is an excess use of plastic and other non-reusable materials in Japan. Moreover, compared to cities in other countries, beginning a sustainable lifestyle in bigger cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya or Osaka might prove difficult...
Second-hand online marketplaces are becoming a common way to let go of personal stuff. However, when monetary transactions are involved, unwanted costs and friction could arise during the price negotiation process. Sometimes, you might encounter...