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...
Plant-based food has been getting popular recently. In Japan, we have a traditional cuisine made entirely from plant-based ingredients such as vegetables and tofu. This cuisine, called “Shojin ryori,” is derived from Buddhist teachings...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Another exciting media event is coming up on October 17, live from Tokyo, Japan! This online event explores shojin ryori, a Japanese plant-based cuisine, and how it is linked to sustainability. If you are...
Buriizu Obu Eichi Co. has launched a craft vegan gelato brand “TUTTO” to produce 100% vegan gelato made from MYLK (a newly-made general term for plant-based milk including soy, almond and oat milk). TUTTO, which originated from the company’s gelato...
*This article contains affiliate links. Summer is here! It’s the season for beaches, festivals and other outdoor activities. On the other hand, many of you may be worried about damaging your skin from the strong sunlight. If so, try body...
*This article contains affiliate links. Do you worry about odor, especially in summer when you sweat a lot? Consider getting a sustainable deodorant this summer! Here is a list of various brands with different features that could help you find your...
*This article contains affiliate links. Summer is around the corner! When you are out and about in summer’s glistening sun, you may worry about your skin being affected by harmful ultraviolet rays. The most common way to protect your skin is by...
Shojin Ryori is traditional Japanese cuisine based on the teachings of Buddhism, and is served at some Buddhism temples in Japan. You probably know that it is served without fish or meat, but that’s not all. Shojin Ryori, which has a history...
Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to...