Sustainable services, apps, household items and more for your sustainable lifestyle in Japan!
coconiwa is a sustainable salon that values "beauty from the heart, not just the hair," "aging together with its customers," and "providing a space and time that makes clients want to return." Among the many beauty salons available, coconiwa aims to create a unique...
WE21 Japan, a key player in resource circulation and development support, operates primarily from Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama City, spreading its activities across 37 NPO bases throughout Kanagawa Prefecture. Its central initiative is the "WE SHOP," a unique charity...
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....
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 eco-conscious...
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...
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...
Saving marine life with snazzy buøy trays made with ocean plastic waste If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind items to add to your home decor or general goods collection, “buøy” might be a perfect choice for you. Colorful and appealing trays and coasters made in Japan...
Emphasis on knowing where and who your renewable energy is coming from Knowing where your service is coming from also helps build community, connection and appreciation. To that end, the energy company Minna Denryoku operates on the idea of “kao no mieru denryoku,” or...
Social contributions simply through the use of renewable energy Hummingbird Electricity is from Borderless Japan Corp., an organization focused on nurturing social entrepreneurs (many of them exciting!). Although it may seem unusual for such an organization to enter...
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....
