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...
WHAT WE LIKE HOZUBAG utilises almost all parts of used paraglider to upcycle. Unique colours and design gives the bags a stand-outstyle, highly durable to boot! Created employment by utilising local resources while promoting the city itself. SOC 1★: Reusing local...
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...
WHAT WE LIKE Manufacturing proecesses pay attention to minimizing environmental impact. High quality organic cotton that has clear traceability. Continuous effort to help and teach how to maintain products. SOC 2★: Teaches customers to extend product lifecycle, even...
WHAT WE LIKE One of the pioneers for responsible coffee culture in Kyoto. Ogawa Coffee cares about topics like fair trade, biodiversity, social well-being. Wants to create a coffee culture that sustains for 100 years. SOC 2★: Impactful on multiple stakeholders of...
WHAT WE LIKE Products are selected for their positive social adn environmental impact. Carries some of our favourite fair trade brands, such as People Tree and Sisam Workshop. Owner is commited to fair trade, even her guesthouse is fair trade based. SOC 2★: An easy...
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...
WHAT WE LIKE Highly satisfying plant-based Korean food! Makes you want more. Sell by wieght convenient after meals. Owners are continously improving their zero waste efforts. SOC 2★: Always looking opportunities to share eco-friendly messages.ENV 1★: Continuously...
WHAT WE LIKE Supported by other services for fashion circularity. Original labels from RE:CIRCLE upcycled clothing. Knowledgable staff who understand recycling and circulariy. SOC 2★: Involved in events to encourage clothes circulation in Kyoto city.ENV 3★: A model of...
