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...
WHAT WE LIKE Focuses on fair trade, handmade products, and local goods to support both people and the environment. Offers fair-trade amenities, organic homemade breakfasts, and rooms decorated with natural materials. Serves organic and dietary-friendly breakfast...
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...
WHAT WE LIKE A pioneer of Fair Trade in Japan. Staff of Sisam fair trade + design are passionate about positive impact on others. Communicates actively with customers to achieve zero-waste. SOC 3★: Directly links with fair trade manufacturersENV 1★: Adopting zero...
WHAT WE LIKE No plastics! Creates a circular system that designs out waste. Knowledgeable and friendly staff to make zero-waste entry easy. SOC 2★: Supports local farmers through local production, local consumptionENV 3★: Business model designed to be...
WHAT WE LIKE Constant invention of dishes that brings the best out of vegan meals. Columns and recipes educating about veganism in Japan. Low entry barrier welcoming even for women and non-Japanese. ENV 2★: Promotes veganism among its customers (About Sustainability...
WHAT WE LIKE World's first vegan ramen, with strong following among vegan fans in Kyoto. Offers food based on a philosophy of World Peace. Also acts as a focal point for community building. SOC 2★: Open source recipe for the purpose of spreading "peace" ENV 1★: Vegan...
WHAT WE LIKE Built around well-being and human health. Amenities are not provided to reduce plastic waste. Houses brands that focus on sustainability and zero waste. SOC 2★: Setting an example for large-scale, sustainable hotels ENV 3★: Circularity is a key part of...
