*This article contains affiliate links. Considering animal welfare, vegan cosmetics and skincare products are becoming more popular in recent years. Spring is here in Japan, and it is the time of year when skin gets more sensitive due to pollen. In...
The night cherry blossom viewing event “NAKED Sakura no Shinjuku Gyoen 2023” will take place from 31 March to 23 April. It aims to provide a sustainable cherry blossom viewing experience that prioritizes nature and the environment. The event...
ANANAS COFFEE TOKYO, a vegan cafe with a concept of “a place where everyone is accepted and recognized,” have started to accepting reservations for a “Plant-based Picnic Plan” that users can enjoy without preparing anything...
Vegan Oji Co., Ltd. launched a new service, “7-Day Vegan Challenge,” on the social network service LINE last December. Anyone can use this service only by adding an official LINE account of Vegan Oji. They get useful and accessible tips and advice...
“Tu Casa” is a multi-purpose facility in Kyoto where you can shop, eat, and stay with an emphasis on “ethical” and “zero waste.” On the first floor, a café and bar provide healthy organic vegetarian (plant-based) dishes and...
Vegewel, a plant-based information site, and its operating company, Frembassy conducted the 4th Japanese Vegetarian, Vegan, and Flexitarian Population Survey in January, and the results are compiled and compared to three previous surveys. Out of...
A Japanese apparel brand company, UDG, has launched its new environment-friendly product “MILESSE,” a plastic-free solid vegan shampoo and conditioner. Eight million pieces of plastic waste flow into the ocean every year, destroying the environment...
On Sunday, October 9, 2022, music festival “Kyoto Onpaku 2022” organized by music group Quruli was held at Umekoji Park in Kyoto. The festival, which has been held since 2007, marks its 16th time this year and the first time in three years due to...
Ordering a Christmas cake ahead of time is on many Japanese people’s holiday to-do list. Cake shops, supermarkets and online stores have already been advertising and started accepting orders. This year, some offer plant-based cakes for those looking...
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...