by zenbird_admin | Nov 12, 2024 | Experience
Kameoka City’s Kyoto Hozuai Koubou is striving to bring the lost art of Kyoto’s unique indigo back to life. With a deep commitment to the environment, Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop cultivates its indigo without the use of pesticides, focusing on sustainable...
by zenbird_admin | Nov 12, 2024 | Lifestyle
Helsinki-no-ko, a unique cultivation kit developed by the Finnish startup Helsieni, is looking to introduce Japanese consumers to the wonders of homegrown mushrooms. Made for anyone wanting to enjoy mushroom cultivation at home, this kit offers the experience of...
by zenbird_admin | Nov 12, 2024 | Fashion
HOZUBAG upcycles used paragliders into unique, eco-friendly bags. Paragliders are known for their durability, but are still discarded after a few years once they no longer meet safety standards. Instead of letting these materials go to waste, HOZUBAG collects and...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Experience, Fashion
Inspiring Kyoto’s Reuse Generation Junkan Fes is a second-hand clothing event held periodically in Umekoji Park in Kyoto City. It brings circular fashion to life and is quickly becoming a favorite among the young. Organized by Human Forum, the event seeks to...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 29, 2024 | Fashion
CRAFSTO’s commitment to sustainable and circular fashion CRAFSTO is a fashion brand established in 2020. Based on environmentally friendly materials and a genderless approach, the brand seeks to redefine the value of Japan’s manufacturing industry through...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 27, 2024 | Beauty
UEBA ESOU started as a paint shop over 260 years ago in Japan. It got its idea from a traditional white Japanese painting pigment made from scallop shells and eventually launched a cosmetic brand. The company started producing non-toxic nail polish with scallop shell...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 23, 2024 | Lifestyle
IKEUCHI ORGANIC is a brand renowned for its commitment to producing organic textiles with an emphasis on safety and minimal environmental impact. Established in 1953 as Ikeuchi Towel Factory, the company initially focused on producing its own products rather than...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 23, 2024 | Lifestyle
The free water refill app threatening the extinction of plastic bottles mymizu is a free water refill platform that started in Japan, aiming to create a world where refilling water and living sustainably is part of everyday life. It encourages people to refill their...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Guide
Manners maketh man Sustainable travel etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts in Japan Japan seamlessly blends modernity with deep-rooted traditions, with a growing number of offering travelers an enriching experience. As tourism rises, sustainable travel becomes...
by zenbird_admin | Aug 18, 2024 | Eat & Drink
The zero waste restaurant in Yokohama that doesn’t need a grand menu Nestled in the bustling streets of Yokohama is KITCHEN MANE, a beacon of sustainable dining that recently garnered Japan’s inaugural three-star accolade from the “Food Made Good” rating...
