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...
If you are into Japanese cosmetics, then Cosme Kitchen should be a familiar brand to you. It has a growing presence in Japan, known for its selection of organic cosmetics from both Japanese and international brands. Cosme Kitchen believes in natural...
Ramen restaurant TowZen is located in Kyoto, in a quaint neighborhood just 10 minutes walk from the renowned Shimogawa Shrine. At the end of the cute entrance of greenery lays the entrance to the hidden ramen restaurant with a heartwarming decor...
About an hour’s drive from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo is Kisarazu, Chiba prefecture, where an organic farm and nature park “KURKKU FIELDS” will open in the fall of 2019. Kurkku Corporation, the initiator of this unique project...