by zenbird_admin | Oct 3, 2022 | Lifestyle
Society-changing roses from Africa to Japan When we think about flowers, AFRIKA ROSE is one of the brands that immediately comes to our minds. This is because the inspiring CEO, Ai Hagiuda, is tackling two issues on the social front and in two different countries....
by zenbird_admin | Oct 3, 2022 | Eat & Drink
The restaurant is based on the concept where it is a place “you can return to who you really were.” Serves all vegan cuisine and vegan sweets. This is a Legacy brand, sustainable brands that supported Zenbird Life in its early days. What we would like to...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 7, 2022 | Lifestyle
URBAN MINING WHILE PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY With their efforts to recycle precious metals, ZAURUS is part of a circular economy of returning resources to the manufacturing processes of electronic devices like smartphones and tablets. Although you can drop in without...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Coliving & Coworking
REVITALIZING RURAL REGIONS THROUGH ADDRESS’ COLIVING SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE ADDress is a monthly subcription service, allowing users to stay at any location in Japan (subject to availability, of course). Its listing are akiya housing, which ADDress helps owners...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Accommodation
Kamikatsu’s Hotel WHY is located by the side of Kamikatsu’s Zero Waste Center. Many of you will be familiar with Kamikatsu town, the first town in Japan to announce its zero waste goals. By 2020, Kamikatsu town has achieved 80% recycling rate through the passionate...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Eat & Drink
We love the philosophy of the ramen embracing world peace. Ever since the ramen restaurant TowZen started, the owner, Minoru Yonezawa, has been set on creating a ramen that is kind for the environment and healthy for customers. Animal broths are the standard for...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Accommodation
KYOTO’S NEW GOOD NATURE HOTEL CARES FOR YOU, SOCIETY AND THE EARTH Good Nature Hotel, a new Kyoto hotel, looks set to receive the WELL Building Standard accreditation. It will be the first hotel in the world to receive the accreditation for incorporating...
by zenbird_admin | Sep 1, 2022 | Lifestyle
From kitchen waste to composting for the environment Composting is an ideal solution for reducing landfill waste. However, the misconception that composting requires a lot of space has deterred many who live in cities or small apartments. In January, Japanese...
by zenbird_admin | Jul 28, 2022 | Eat & Drink
This relatively new Japanese NPO is already making an impact on the children living in poverty in Okinawa. NPO Taco Rice Lovers is a network of F&B stores that sell Taco Rice, a beloved local Okinawan dish. And they all introduced the Mirai Ticket system, which...
by zenbird_admin | Jul 28, 2022 | Fashion
Ethical women’s underwear that is good for society and environment Yumi Komori is truly admirable for being able to tear the scripts that the fashion industry often find itself dependent on. She has started a quiet revolution with her philosophy, which reflects...
