Kuroshio Town in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, is a small town with a population of 10,000 located along the Pacific Ocean. Despite not being easily accessible, this town attracted a remarkable gathering of 23,000 people from all over the country in...
On January 17, Zenbird held an event, “Japanese Old Folk House Kominka and Sustainable Hints.” We welcomed Ryuichi Sugimoto, the chairman of the Japan Kominka Association as a guest. This online event featured the sustainability aspects of kominka...
（Japanese version below:日本語でのご案内は記事後半からとなります。） Another exciting media event is coming up on January 17th, 2023! This online event explores kominka, Japanese old folk houses, and how they are linked to sustainability. The event will be bilingual...
As environmental problems caused by climate change become more serious, more and more people may be seeking a lifestyle that is kind to themselves, others and the earth. In Japan, the term “permaculture” is gaining ground among those...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Zenbird aims to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We plan to offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience...
Life Hugger, a new media promoting sustainable living in Japan, launched at the beginning of this month. Its goal is to help consumers lead richer and more sustainable lives through sharing information on sustainable products and services. Life...
One person refusing plastics may seem insignificant at first, but one billion people refusing plastics has a substantial, positive impact on the environment. As more and more seek a sustainable lifestyle, starting your small, daily, sustainable...
Japan’s problems with its declining birthrate and greying population are well known. Nearly a third of its population is 65 or older, and the population has continued to decline for the past decade. Rural areas are especially hard hit as younger...
Taking action for green and sustainable living is meaningful and essential. And today, a lot of us try to make greener choices in our everyday life. But how many of us know exactly how much eco-friendly actions we’ve made in a day? Wouldn’t it be...