Ace Hotel Kyoto is a cool and modern spot that celebrates the city’s rich history and creative vibe. It’s housed in a beautifully restored 1920s building that mixes Japanese and Western styles with local art and handmade touches. Entering the friendly lobby and...
Kameoka City's Kyoto Hozuai Koubou is striving to bring the lost art of Kyoto's unique indigo back to life. With a deep commitment to the environment, Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop cultivates its indigo without the use of pesticides, focusing on sustainable practices...
HOZUBAG upcycles used paragliders into unique, eco-friendly bags. Paragliders are known for their durability, but are still discarded after a few years once they no longer meet safety standards. Instead of letting these materials go to waste, HOZUBAG collects and...
Inspiring Kyoto's Reuse Generation Junkan Fes is a second-hand clothing event held periodically in Umekoji Park in Kyoto City. It brings circular fashion to life and is quickly becoming a favorite among the young. Organized by Human Forum, the event seeks to establish...
UEBA ESOU started as a paint shop over 260 years ago in Japan. It got its idea from a traditional white Japanese painting pigment made from scallop shells and eventually launched a cosmetic brand. The company started producing non-toxic nail polish with scallop shell...
IKEUCHI ORGANIC is a brand renowned for its commitment to producing organic textiles with an emphasis on safety and minimal environmental impact. Established in 1953 as Ikeuchi Towel Factory, the company initially focused on producing its own products rather than...
Ogawa Coffee is one of the pioneers who brought fair trade coffee to Japan. They began around 2004 when the term “fair trade” wasn’t even heard of among the Japanese population. Not only that, through their coffee, Ogawa Coffee has positive impacts in both social and...
Sometimes it is really nice to give those small shops a voice, especially one that aims to provide its customers with fair-trade and domestic products. Kikuya Zakkaten is a small shop in Kyoto that sells products made from fair-trade and domestic wood. These products...
Experience the Warmth of Fair Trade at the Kyoto Townhouse Inn "Rokkon Guesthouse" Located a short distance up Teramachi Street from Kyoto City Hall Station is Kikuya General Store, a store that celebrated its 17th year in May 2023, specializing in fair trade and...
For a vegan, zero-waste cafe experience in Kyoto “Tu Casa” is a multi-purpose facility in Kyoto where you can shop, eat, and stay with an emphasis on “ethical” and “zero waste.” On the first floor, a café and bar provide healthy organic vegetarian (plant-based) dishes...
