The zero waste restaurant in Yokohama that doesn't need a grand menu Nestled in the bustling streets of Yokohama is KITCHEN MANE, a beacon of sustainable dining that recently garnered Japan's inaugural three-star accolade from the “Food Made Good” rating program in...
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...
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,...
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...
Kururi Workshop was the answer to go beyond simply recycling Nestled in the heart of Yokohama, the Kururi Workshop, operated by Takeshima Trading Co., Ltd., represents a beacon of hope in a world grappling with environmental challenges. Since its inception in 1952,...
Fair trade bags upcycled from drink cartons Coco&K. sells lovely and eco-minded bags up-cycled from fruit juice packages. The project of up-cycling fruit juice packages was initially ran by the Kilus Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization that is working on...
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...
