NEUVE・A Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company in the fashion industry. The company has launched a new repair shop at Shibuya Parco, a giant shopping complex in Tokyo, called ‘Re⇆STOCK.’ Re⇆STOCK is not just a repair shop that will fix broken or worn out...
Japanese companies are becoming even more aware with the effects of climate change, and how we as humans can play an integral role in preventing crisis to further damage our planet. These companies are changing the way they contemplate how their...
Japan has an advantage of historically witnessing a stark change from being a traditionally closed country to a modern, international one. That advantage exists because the differences are easier to identify, especially through the lens of...
Consumerism is one of society’s biggest problems. Coupled with the rise in technology gifting the modern-day consumer with convenience and accessibility, consumption will only get easier. This is especially true in the world of fast fashion, where...
Hair care products are a part of each and every home. For those of us lucky to have beautiful locks of hair, it is important to have great products that help keep our hair clean, stylish, and strong. However, it isn’t a secret that a great majority...
The city council of Kamakura passed the Climate Emergency Declaration (CED) on October 4. This declaration requires the city to act for resolving issues related to climate change, and to warn citizens on the urgent climate crisis the world is facing...
“How to make sustainability cool?” That is the question that many have asked in recent years. Very often, sustainable brands try to promote their services or products as “good for Earth”. Unfortunately, the prices are often more expensive, or their...
The negative legacy from the era of mass production and consumption has led to various social issues like food waste and material shortages. That is why the concept of “sustainable consumption” is spreading throughout Europe and America, and...
“Mottainai” has become a globally acknowledged term. It connotes a “respect” for something that could have been utilized. This “mottainai” concept forms the basis of actions to not waste any food in Japan, which supports today’s movement...
The best season to cool off with iced-cold drinks has come. There is a cool “ethical drink” named “Chocolappé Kara Mandarin” in Kamakura city. This float is made with rich bitter chocolate with Kara mandarin citrus juice which has distinctive...