The Organic Forum Japan (OFJ) announced the upcoming 8th annual “Organic Lifestyle EXPO 2023.” The event is slated to run from September 14 to 16 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building. This expo...
Are you considering a trip to Japan? Each prefecture offers its own unique attractions, so it can be hard to determine which areas to explore. For those who are interested in Japan’s rich food culture and traditional crafts, or who wish to discover...
This week, the bustling Marunouchi district becomes more than just a hub of commerce and skyscrapers; it transforms into a playground for sustainability. Harch Inc., a Tokyo-based web media company, is teaming up with Daimaru Yu SDGs ACT5 for a...
From September 1st to 10th. The “Soerute Art Festival,” an event encompassing a vast array of art forms, seeks to shed light on the challenges and hopes of families with disabled children, particularly focusing on their lives after their...
Adachi Ward is launching a groundbreaking initiative to combat food waste, harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) in a bid to optimize inventory and preparation processes. This marks the first application of such technology across Tokyo’s 23...
Ligaretta, the upcycling brand that launched in January 2023, is set to begin retailing its products at “Have a Nice TOKYO!” in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, starting August 21. The concept behind Ligaretta embraces the global movement...
Aoyama district of Tokyo sees a new forward-thinking culinary experience: ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO RESTAURANT, or “Hoshi no Kitchen.” The innovative dining concept operates on the theory that changing perceptions can lead to societal...
REGATE opened the doors of its second “Fuku-chan Reuste” store in Hachioji, Tokyo. The shop is the company’s first foray into the Kanto region, following the success of its original store in Osaka’s Toyonaka district. What...
From July 24 to July 28, Nakano Ward becomes the testing ground for “Megloo,” a novel container-sharing service leveraging reusable containers to redefine takeout. The premise is elegant in its simplicity: reduce the scourge of...
Giving birth remains expensive in Japan. Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum costs are not covered by health insurance, and parents have to pay up to approximately 520,000 yen ($ 5,000 USD) on average unless complications warrant medical...