Paper is essential in our everyday lives, as they are used for books, prints, notebooks and more. They have become so convenient, it’s hard to imagine living without them. However, not many are aware of the dark side. A vast number of trees is cut...
Visiting cafes and restaurants while traveling in Japan is one of the most enjoyable experiences. However, you might have difficulty spotting sustainable restaurants from social and environmental perspectives in Japan because there is no way to rate...
Japan welcomed the new era of Reiwa in May this year, with many Japanese visiting the shrines, participating in a mark of change in history. These Shinto shrines have been the oasis providing emotional support for the past millennium. And now, the...
What if livestock become extinct? What if the waste we dump killed animals elsewhere? If forests disappear from the Earth, what then? If only human beings are left on Earth, will there be any food left to eat? How often do we think about the Earth...
Administrative offices of Japan’s regional areas have invested tremendous efforts to introduce policies which revitalizes Japan’s regional economy. Examples include unique product development and the maintenance of childcare institutions...
Whether it is gifted to someone you love or it’s something you’d like to treat yourself to after a long day’s work, Bean to Bar Chocolate is a popular treat that suits all occasions and melts in your mouth. It is also safe to say that many people...
About an hour’s drive from Tokushima City is Kamikatsu, a small town in Shikoku Island. This depopulated town has less than 1,600 people, 50% of which belongs to an aging population. In spite of that, this town welcomes approximately 2,600...