Eat & Drink

Sustainable restaurants, cafes and other savory eateries in Japan!

Toton

Toton

A place where materials can find new upcyclists Located in Toyama City, Toton is a sustainable and circular economy-themed facility that incorporates local goods. It is located in an area called Monyamachi, where warehouses are lined up, about 12 minutes by car from...

AJI CIRCULAR PARK

AJI CIRCULAR PARK

A welcoming place for everyone that is designing circularity within Seto Inland Sea Do you know “Aji Stone,” also known as the “diamond of granite,” often said to be the most expensive stone in Japan? Aji Stone, produced in Aji and Mure Towns, located in the northeast...

ELAB

ELAB

A collaborative lab that involves all stakeholders in creating a circular society ELAB is a collaborative laboratory owned by Fog Co., Ltd. that focuses on exploring circularity in the essential aspects of daily life, such as clothing, food, and housing. The lab...

Oizumi Kojo Nishiazabu (Urban Grocery Store)

Oizumi Kojo Nishiazabu (Urban Grocery Store)

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...

Rinne.bar

Rinne.bar

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...

Zero Waste Market Totoya

Zero Waste Market Totoya

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...

Sakuraya Cafe & Shop

Sakuraya Cafe & Shop

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. This is a...

Brown Rice by Neal’s Yard Remedies

Brown Rice by Neal’s Yard Remedies

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 restaurant. This is a...

AIN SOPH.

AIN SOPH.

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 see None at...

TowZen Ramen

TowZen Ramen

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...