Sankt Gallen Brewery is releasing a limited quantity of “Japanese Pear Weizen,” an upcycled beer made from food loss, in particular discarded pears. For many pear farmers, “honeying” has become an unwelcome phenomenon. This...
TSUG Corporation is launching its pioneering brand project “TSUG,” drawing upon principles of sustainability and borderlessness. The inaugural collection for the 23FW season showcases a remarkable collaboration with Guatemala’s...
As a city that harmoniously blends the ultramodern with the traditional, Tokyo is adding a vibrant shade of green to its gastronomic palette. Known for its culinary prowess, the metropolis is embracing a surge of restaurants dedicated to...
Traditional meets modern in an artful blend as #SilenceLAB presents its upcycled Buddhist artifacts in a unique exhibition. The show, titled “Hashimoto Takunao Exhibit—When a Buddhist Artifact Shop Gets Into Plant Life,” will run from...
The third annual COIL Upcycle Art Contest has selected seven finalists from a pool of 100 applicants for the Grand Prix, set to be held on December 9. In a novel twist, an Audience Award will also be introduced this year, democratizing the judging...
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...
*This article contains affiliate links. Jewelry is a great way to enhance our style. And if it’s ethically sourced, that’s even better, right? As sustainability becomes the standard in the fashion industry, jewelry must be part of the...
Seiban Corporation, renowned for its popular “Angel’s Wings” school backpack, has introduced a new line of environmentally friendly “Ethical School Backpacks”, which utilize surplus fabric from the manufacturing process...
Kankei Furniture Co., Ltd. has launched the second series of its traditional Japanese furniture line from the distinctive brand, CRUSH CRASH PROJECT (CRUSH). CRUSH’s foray into crafting numerous items with reclaimed wood resulted in a wave of...
Minatomirai haishop “haishop social gallery”, dedicated to addressing social quandaries through art, opens its doors to an ambitious group exhibition, “Tsugu” from August 1 to 31. This endeavor features the ingenuity of three...