*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...
What do you do with cosmetics you no longer use? If you feel guilty about throwing them away, here is some good news! Several Japanese companies collect unwanted cosmetics and upcycle them into crayons or paint. The unique colors of painting...
When a homeowner leaves a house, tools of daily life that were once used in everyday life are left behind in the vacant house. These old tools are still usable, but they are thrown away as garbage, along with the memories of their owners. It is...
Food waste is one of many issues we need to tackle as a society. Some may already know one of the solutions lies in composting. In Japan, more than 40% of household waste is categorized as food waste. Ultimately, composting can help reduce CO2...
Getting rid of unnecessary clothes is a perfect way of cleaning and refreshing your room. It’s very easy to stuff used clothes in large garbage bags and just throw them away. However, think of all the waste you are creating! Have you thought...
Are you having a hard time choosing the best sustainable skincare and cosmetics because there are so many different types? Let us introduce you to some of the most ethical, appealing lipsticks you can get in Japan. Problematically, lipsticks are...
Summer is coming, making it the ideal time to go camping. As spending time in nature is one of the best parts of camping, it is a prerequisite that you don’t harm the environment. However, camping produces more rubbish than usual. To solve...
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...
SG Group, known for managing cocktail bars worldwide, is breaking the mold with the grand opening of their new café and bar, “æ” (pronounced ‘ash’). The grand opening is scheduled for May 30, 2022, fittingly on “Zero...
Zenbird held an online event, “Cultivating Well-being Through Zen Practice,” on March 24. The event aimed to rediscover Japan’s centuries-old, fascinating “way of living,” and ways to better take care of ourselves. We invited Dorothee Eshin Takatsu...