*This article contains affiliate links. As summer approaches, we are getting excited for outings and summer activities! That said, we are also concerned about the heat. Linen is durable, breathable and quick-drying fabric, making it perfect for hot...
Are you familiar with the process of ‘kurozome’ for clothing? It is a sustainable service that revives garments that have become unwearable due to minor stains or color fading by dyeing them black. I experienced trying the kurozome...
*This article contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day is approaching quickly! This year, why not celebrate in a way that’s not only meaningful but sustainable? Let us help you find the perfect gift that will brighten your mom’s day...
Now that sustainability is becoming a new standard, many brands have developed better products for the environment, workers and consumers. The Sustainable Cosmetic Award Japan 2022 was announced in January, and the award goes to the best sustainable...
A wedding dress brand in Japan, MIRROR MIRROR, announced the start of renting upcycled wedding dresses. These upcycled dresses are reconstructed by combining parts of wedding dresses that were to be discarded. The brand is known for its delicate...
These days, the fashion industry is calling for sustainability since various problems exist in the industry. Depending on what problem they address, there are diverse forms of sustainable fashion. Let’s look at some significant forms of sustainable...
*This article contains affiliate links. “There is a fortune in leftovers” is a famous Japanese proverb. Tofu, miso, soy sauce, soy milk, natto and other foods made from soybeans are indispensable to the Japanese diet. However, did you know...
Kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. However, its culture has rapidly faded in the last few decades. Today, very few Japanese wear kimonos in daily life. UZ Fabric shines a light on kimonos and upcycles them with a modern sensibility. Using...
When buying clothes, you may look for something that can be worn for many years. Clothing colored by Japanese traditional plant dyeing, “kusaki-zome,” may be just what you are looking for! Kusaki-zome is now attracting attention again in the...
Artist Yukito Nishinaka has created a glass version of the traditional Japanese rock garden using recycled bottles, which is now permanently installed at Kyoto’s Honen-in Temple. The work is intended as a statement for sustainability via the reuse...