Ogawa Town in Saitama Prefecture is located just over an hour from Ikebukuro Station via the Tobu Tojo Line. Nestled in a basin surrounded by the mountains of Outer Chichibu, it is sometimes referred to as “Little Kyoto of Musashi.” The...
ovgo Baker Nijo St. is a delight to visit. Nestled in the quaint Kyoto streets just north of the shopping street Teramachi, this cookie specialist offers delectable American cookies that are sustainable in more ways than one. ovgo believes in making...
Are you looking for a better way to consider sustainability, including environmental and animal welfare? Many of you may have started by switching your daily products, such as skincare, haircare, body care and meals, to more eco-friendly and ethical...
Last month, CAFE de CHILL MILL opened its doors, bringing a unique blend of outdoor experiences and community support to the heart of Sendai. This new cafe is also a lifeline for six mothers stepping back into the workforce. The idea behind CAFE de...
Blending ethical consumption with the pleasure of sipping coffee amidst blossoms, Ethica Inc. has unveiled “lauren,” a cafe that doubles as a sanctuary for Ethical Flowers®. This establishment promises a space where visitors can indulge...
In the winding alleys of Kyoto, the city’s spiritual soul fuses seamlessly with its bustling commerce, every corner an homage to an artful existence. But look closer, and you’ll find a constellation of cafes that invite you to not just...
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis where tradition meets the future, skyscrapers juxtapose ancient temples, and where amidst the clamor, pockets of calm exist. These are not just ordinary sanctuaries but cafes that challenge the status quo, rewriting the...
Ogawa Coffee is one of the pioneers who brought fair trade coffee to Japan. They began around 2004 when the term “fair trade” wasn’t even heard of among the Japanese population. Not only that, through their coffee, Ogawa Coffee has...
Many may not be familiar with the term “creacation,” but you may have seen one of its forms before. Creacation refers to the combined experience of “creation” and “communication,” and it’s where people can get together and connect while...
Southwest of Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture is the Ayagawa town. Nearing meguru Zero Waste Cafe, you can see the distant urban sprawl under a blue sky. The cafe’s location offers its unique flavor of scenery to its guests. We meet Toyo...