*This article contains affiliate links. Are you fed up with getting soaked in the rain? Carrying an umbrella can be a hassle, and traditional rain gear often cramps your style. Japan has come up with stylish and environmentally-friendly solutions...
“airCloset” is a service that provides a circular system of sharing clothing, allowing them to be passed from one person to another who wants to wear and cherish them for as long as possible without being discarded. Additionally, the...
Do you have excessive amounts of furniture and home appliances, many of which you don’t really need? Did you know that there is a service that rents out these items so that you can live a stress-free, sustainable life? CLAS is a subscription service...
MUJI has launched a monthly furniture subscription service that allows customers to rent basic furniture such as beds, desks and chairs at affordable prices. This service is available at 182 MUJI stores nationwide. A sharing economy for furniture...
Mori, a brand from HumanForum Co. Ltd., is a used clothing store that advocates the concept of second-hand retail. They carry over 6000 vintage clothing and items from all over the world. Mori launched MORI MEMBERS two weeks ago, a subscription...
COVID-19 has impacted the tourism industry in Japan, affecting the nation’s progress in regional revitalization. To counter the pandemic’s impact, Mie Prefecture Government, TASKAJI, and JTB Communication Design are launching the...
One might think that musical instruments are readily available in Japan, since they can be found in music colleges, music classes, school club activities, hobby circles and home. However, there are various problems and considerations to get hold of...
Minato Mirai 21 is an urban development in Yokohama filled with museums, shopping malls and renowned hotels, all situated on a beautiful waterfront. In a bid to enhance mobility and accessibility around Minato Mirai 21, the city has initiated a...
Crowdsourcing business Customedia, in collaboration with lifestyle research institute +ONE LIFE LAB, launched a sharing economy platform for residential condominiums called Sharecom. This app is planned to be piloted in the Livio Rason Matsudo...
A new Tokyo-based camera-sharing service has upped the stakes for similar businesses by offering new cameras and lenses instead of used ones. The move recognizes a growing interest toward utilizing a sharing economy and advances the range of sharing...