by zenbird_admin | Jun 7, 2023 | Accommodation
Japan’s first Zero Energy hotel in Ehime Nestled in the serene city of Saijo in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, this revolutionary establishment is the country’s first Zero Energy Building (ZEB). The ZEB certification, granted by Japan’s Ministry of...
by zenbird_admin | May 31, 2023 | Eat & Drink
The cutest cafe that cares about employee emotional health The innovative Osaka-based Kuma No Te Cafe, or Bear Paw Cafe in English, is designed to help people who are recovering from various emotional disorders to slowly adjust into society. The one-of-a-kind cafe...
by zenbird_admin | May 30, 2023 | Lifestyle
A sustianable convenience store for the future of children Mirai Convenience Store, a project of Kito Design Holdings, opened its doors in April 2020. The store was conceived to enhance the convenience of people living in an area grappling with depopulation and aging....
by zenbird_admin | May 30, 2023 | Eat & Drink, Lifestyle
Situated in Kamikatsu Town, Tokushima Prefecture, “RISE & WIN Brewing Co. BBQ & General Store” operates on the principle that wastage can be minimized by curbing excessive packaging throughout the production, distribution, and sales chain. This...
by zenbird_admin | May 30, 2023 | Fashion
Kapok Knot redefines sustainable, vegan fashion with kapok Kapok Knot was founded in 2019, with a vision to use sustainable kapok fiber to provide customers a sustainable choice in fashion. Kisho Fukai, the founder of Kapok Knot and whose family members have always...
by zenbird_admin | May 18, 2023 | Eat & Drink
Collaboration between Thailand and Japan for fair trade coffee “AKHA AMA COFFEE” is not just a coffee shop; it’s a cultural fusion between Thailand and Japan, offering an authentic Thai coffee experience. Situated in Kagurazaka, Japan, this specialty shop...
by zenbird_admin | May 18, 2023 | Accommodation, Experience
A hotel on the rice paddies for revitalization SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE is a unique accommodation facility in the Shonai region. Designed by architect Shigeru Ban, it’s part of a science park that’s become a hub for bio-ventures and a model for...
by zenbird_admin | May 15, 2023 | Grocery & Marche
Small greengrocer delivering naturally cultivated vegetables from across Japan along with their stories Teppei Suzuki and Toru Yamashiro founded Traveling Grocery Store in 2010, traveling across Japan in a camper van to promote naturally grown vegetables. In 2021,...
by zenbird_admin | Apr 20, 2023 | Accommodation
World’s first resort hotel powered by hydrogen generated from waste plastics Kawasaki City in Kanagawa Prefecture was once known for its numerous petrochemical complexes and its role in the Keihin industrial zone. Some people might still associate the city with...
by zenbird_admin | Apr 20, 2023 | Eat & Drink
Where each cup of ethical coffee empowers people “Bikas” in Nepali language means “development.” But before it became the name of the coffee brand, it was a nickname that Yuki Kan, Brand Manager of BIKAS COFFEE, received when he was volunteering in Nepal...
