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...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 30, 2022 | Experience
Rediscovering appreciation for the food we partake through shojin ryori 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...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 30, 2022 | Experience
Sustainable tourism beginning with local community first Oku Japan was launched in Japan in 2005 by its founder, Matt Malcomson, to help visitors discover the hidden beauty of Japan. Malcomson fell in love with the less-traveled areas, including Kumano Kodo, and...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Eat & Drink, Lifestyle
The cafe supports people with disabilities. You can enjoy pesticides-free rice, “Kasaneni” (piling up ingredients and boil) of organic vegetables, organic raisin and macrobiotic sweets. Alongside the cafe, Sakuraya also sells orginal handmade products....
by zenbird_admin | Oct 25, 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. It is certified by “Ethical Company Organization.” Terrace seats are available. No smoking within the...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Grocery & Marche
A community market based on the ideas of ecology, and organic and healthy lifestyles. They host events in order to introduce Japanese traditional food, and millet (grain, cereal) culture. This is a Legacy brand, sustainable brands that supported Zenbird Life in its...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 24, 2022 | Fashion
Apparel brand REINA IBUKA with the charms of silk from Chichibu Silk history is closely related to the Japanese, dating back to more than 2000 years ago when sericulture (the rearing of silkworms to produce silk) and weaving techniques were introduced to Japan during...
by zenbird_admin | Oct 24, 2022 | Fashion
ashuhari makes clothes that blend in with everyday life, which resonates with adult women without needing to be being too fanciful. Based on the basic concept of slow and ethical, it mainly uses sustainable materials. Located in Tokyo,ashuhari is paving the way in...
