Zero-waste shampoo bar born from Osaka's 118-year-old company! Japanese company, Max Co. Ltd, produces a range of soap bars called “The BAR” including shampoo, conditioner and body soap. While soap bars for haircare are generally considered not to lather as well as...
High-quality bar shampoo that is plastic-free and vegan Although it has been a couple of years since bar shampoo attracted eco/ethical-conscious people, few bar shampoos have become well-known due to their perceived lack of overall quality compared with traditional...
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....
Menary founded to empower women Menary is an ethical cosmetic brand that developed Japan’s first 100% plastic-free lipstick. The founder, Mai Kishino, used to work at a hotel in Singapore. She saw discrimination against women in Singapore and South India, which...
Beauty products that care for physical and mental health There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good...
Sisam fair trade + design is considered a pioneer in Fair Trade in Japan, having been around since 1999. And one of the things we like about Sisam is the range of products available, from fashion to food to interior products. It addresses an issue of "no sustainable...
ashuhari makes clothes that blend in with everyday life, which resonates with adult women without needing to be being too fanciful. Based on the basic concept of slow and ethical, it mainly uses sustainable materials. Located in Tokyo,ashuhari is paving the way in...
Society-changing roses from Africa to Japan When we think about flowers, AFRIKA ROSE is one of the brands that immediately comes to our minds. This is because the inspiring CEO, Ai Hagiuda, is tackling two issues on the social front and in two different countries....
From kitchen waste to composting for the environment Composting is an ideal solution for reducing landfill waste. However, the misconception that composting requires a lot of space has deterred many who live in cities or small apartments. In January, Japanese...
Ethical women's underwear that is good for society and environment Yumi Komori is truly admirable for being able to tear the scripts that the fashion industry often find itself dependent on. She has started a quiet revolution with her philosophy, which reflects in one...
