HIDAIIYO Co. Ltd. have announced the new “Experience Living in Hida Through Distillation and Dyeing” experience, a well-being lifestyle activity that allows participants to connect with the people and nature of Hida from the perspective...
Anadromous is a non-profit organization promoting exchange between urban areas and mountain regions. In November 2022, they opened Village Hinohara, a telework facility for members that utilizes a satellite office in Hinohara Village in Tokyo. Its...
Zenbird Media has just launched Zenbird.Life, a curation site for sustainable brands in Japan. Using an intuitive rating developed in-house, users will be able to take action for society and the environment without giving up their preferred...
Japan’s rich culture and beautiful landscapes have attracted many tourists. In recent years, more and more regions have been focusing on sustainability initiatives, and more than ten regions have been selected as one of the Top 100 Green...
*This article contains affiliate links. The recent growth of interest in sustainable tourism means there are many more options for eco-friendly lodging and transportation. It would also be better if you could take home some sustainable souvenirs...
*This article contains affiliate links. Sustainable tourism has been getting more attention in recent years. It includes ecotourism, in which local communities work together to convey the unique charms of their region to tourists, leading to the...
From Oct. 11, Japan has resumed accepting foreign visitors in earnest. The number of travelers to Japan is expected to increase, and the tourism industry to revive with it. On the other hand, there are revisits to over-tourism beyond the acceptable...
Ensen Marugoto, a joint-stock company between Satoyume and The East Japan Railway Company, has launched a new type of tourism called “mobility tourism.” This project aims to fully utilize tourism resources in Tokyo’s Okutama area. ‘Ensen Marugoto’...
While Japan remains cautious about opening its borders to foreigners because of COVID, Oku Japan is one of the tour companies preparing to welcome visitors. And Oku Japan is promoting responsible, sustainable tourism. Its focus includes “local...
Zenbird to host online event “Kyoto Gion Festival: How-To! 1,000-year community, Resilience & COVID”
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） This event has already been held.このイベントは終了しています。 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...