ZENB Japan is tying up with Associate Professor Haruko Noguchi of Tokyo University of Agriculture and her students at the Agriculture Department of Agricultural Innovation for Sustainable Society to develop “ZENB Sandwich” that maximizes ingredient...
A 2014 survey showed that over 80 percent of consumers in the United States prefer food options that protect the environment. It becomes evident that there is a growing interest by modern consumers in the landscape of food sustainability. Existing...
The popular vending machines in Japan has found another purpose. Today in Tokyo, there is a “SALAD STAND” vending machine that sells salads 24 hours a day. It is developed by KOMPEITO Inc. in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, which...
Japan is not known as an easy place to be vegan or vegetarian. While Japanese cuisine is healthy overall, it often uses animal products and some Japanese are confused about what a plant-based diet truly means. There are some exceptions, however...
Blue Globe Tokyo is a new sustainable cafe located in Omotesando, Tokyo, that opened its doors in September. This cafe has a mission to promote an ethical lifestyle while fostering an environment filled with smiles. This calling is reflected in the...
Japan is famous for its centuries-old seafood culture. Sadly, sealife and small coastal fisheries are disappearing at an increasingly rapid rate and on the edge of collapse. In order to address this, restaurant owners are working together with other...
A Japanese chef has made a vegan-friendly ice cream as part of his work to create food that everyone can enjoy together, regardless of their ethical, religious or health restrictions. Chef Koji Fujiharu’s latest product in his ‘Caring Food’ range is...
After three years of patient devotion, a Japanese venture has created the world’s first instant Zen cup noodles. Created in line with the principles of the Japanese cuisine of shojin ryori, the noodles use no animal products or eggs, thus perfect...
Global warming and pollution are significant devastators to the marine environment. They have interrupted the ecosystem of marine life. Determined to do their part to mitigate these environmental issues, Zetton Inc., a food and beverage company will...
Over the past 20 years, organic food has become more prevalent in our lives and diets. Many countries, including Japan, have seen an increase in the consumption of organic produce from supermarkets, stores, and local farmer’s markets. Many...