by zenbird_admin | Jan 4, 2023 | Accommodation
Contributing to society without obligation, but with convenience Shibuya and Harajuku are well-known as Japan’s epicenters of both hipster life and high fashion. If you go searching for something creative and new amongst the sightseers and tall skyscrapers, you might...
by zenbird_admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Fashion
Ethical jewelery aimed at revitalizing disaster-struck coast of Fukushima iriser is an ethical jewelry brand that creates handmade glass fashion accessories. Its glass artisans offer intrinsically made earrings, necklaces, rings, etc., each series as meaningful as the...
by zenbird_admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Eat & Drink, Grocery & Marche
A chic, tiny city grocery offering vegan meals and delicious kombucha Even though the interior design leans towards an industrial atmosphere, this grocery store reflects the modern invention of ethical consumption. You immediately sense the commitment to ethical...
by zenbird_admin | Nov 29, 2022 | Lifestyle
Zero-waste, ethical shopping at FROM NOW ON… at Jiyugaoka Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka is a very comfortable area for shopping. Imagine a toned-down back streets of Shibuya, where you can enjoy visiting the range of stores along the slopes without the often overwhelming crowd....
by zenbird_admin | Nov 14, 2022 | Eat & Drink, Experience
Rinne.bar, where you meet others to drink and upcycle! Many may not be familiar with the term “creacation,” but you may have seen one of its forms before. Creacation refers to the combined experience of “creation” and “communication,” and it’s where people can get...
by zenbird_admin | Nov 1, 2022 | Beauty
Menary founded to empower women Menary is an ethical cosmetic brand that developed Japan’s first 100% plastic-free lipstick. The founder, Mai Kishino, used to work at a hotel in Singapore. She saw discrimination against women in Singapore and South India, which...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Beauty
Beauty products that care for physical and mental health There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Fashion, Lifestyle
Sisam fair trade + design is considered a pioneer in Fair Trade in Japan, having been around since 1999. And one of the things we like about Sisam is the range of products available, from fashion to food to interior products. It addresses an issue of “no...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Grocery & Marche
A marche that promotes Circular Economy in Yokohama Sunset Marché combines the Japanese word for “evening” and the French word for “market.” Yokohama Sunset Marché is the opening market for the “Enjoyable and affordable! SDGs ‘Sunset Marché’” market that the...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Eat & Drink, Grocery & Marche
A Kyoto supermarket built on the foundation of zero-waste Zero Waste Market Totoya opened near downtown Kyoto in 2021. As well as a wide range of fresh vegetables, it sells dry goods such as beans, nuts, flour, pasta and noodles, seasonings such as oil, vinegar and...
