*This article contains affiliate links. The recent growth of interest in sustainable tourism means there are many more options for eco-friendly lodging and transportation. It would also be better if you could take home some sustainable souvenirs...
What do you do with cosmetics you no longer use? If you feel guilty about throwing them away, here is some good news! Several Japanese companies collect unwanted cosmetics and upcycle them into crayons or paint. The unique colors of painting...
iriser is an ethical jewelry brand that creates handmade glass fashion accessories. Its glass artisans offer intrinsically made earrings, necklaces, rings, etc., each series as meaningful as the next. Furthermore, iriser is creating jobs for women...
*This article contains affiliate links. Do you worry about odor, especially in summer when you sweat a lot? Consider getting a sustainable deodorant this summer! Here is a list of various brands with different features that could help you find your...
Are you having a hard time choosing the best sustainable skincare and cosmetics because there are so many different types? Let us introduce you to some of the most ethical, appealing lipsticks you can get in Japan. Problematically, lipsticks are...
*This article contains affiliate links. Summer is around the corner! When you are out and about in summer’s glistening sun, you may worry about your skin being affected by harmful ultraviolet rays. The most common way to protect your skin is by...
There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good reason to choose them because it means you...
When buying clothes, you may look for something that can be worn for many years. Clothing colored by Japanese traditional plant dyeing, “kusaki-zome,” may be just what you are looking for! Kusaki-zome is now attracting attention again in the...
Recently, many people look for sustainable and ethical fashions. Among the various sustainable fashion options, vegan fashion is becoming on-trend globally, and Japan is no exception. Some may think animal-free materials limit the design or quality...
Japan has been concerned about agricultural decline for years. Rice production, in particular, keeps decreasing due to the westernization of dietary patterns among Japanese people. The annual rice consumption per person has decreased to 50.7kg in...