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 Architecture by world-renowned Shigeru Ban. Kid's dome promotes creativity of children, also family-friendly. A self-Löyly Finnish-style sauna is available! SOC 2★: Revitalization based on creating a future for children(About Sustainability Impact score)A...
A hotel on the rice paddies for revitalization SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE is a unique accommodation facility in the Shonai region. Designed by architect Shigeru Ban, it's part of a science park that's become a hub for bio-ventures and a model for regional...
WHAT WE LIKE Upcycles discarded ingredients to produce luxury alcohol. Expertise in producing variety using ingredients from Japan. Profits go into reclaiming abandoned rice farms. SOC 2★: Efforts to reclaim Japan's abandoned rice farmsENV 2★: Reduces waste products...
A welcoming place for everyone that is designing circularity within Seto Inland Sea Do you know “Aji Stone,” also known as the “diamond of granite,” often said to be the most expensive stone in Japan? Aji Stone, produced in Aji and Mure Towns, located in the northeast...
A co-working office that creates opprtunities for collaboration to revitalize Fujimi Town One of the biggest sustainability challenges faced by companies across all industries is the issue of waste. In recent times, more and more companies and stores have been...
WHAT WE LIKE Customers know from where and who their electricity is coming from. High percentage of non-FIT renewables, and expanding. Attempts to engage customers with energy producers. SOC 2★: Lets customers connect with energy producersENV 2★: Actively expanding...
NIPPONIA is a lodging facility brand where you can experience the disappearing original landscape of Japan. NIPPONIA revitalizes and provides local food and lifestyle culture from vacant old private homes and cultural assets. For example, in Nara Prefecture, they...
WHAT WE LIKE Reviving Japanese silk craftsmanship in Chichibu, Saitama. Promotion of ethical awareness through Chichibu's silk. Understands the connection between nature and fashion. SOC 3★: Contributes to revival of local silk industry ENV 1★: Ethical fashion with...
REVITALIZING RURAL REGIONS THROUGH ADDRESS' COLIVING SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE ADDress is a monthly subcription service, allowing users to stay at any location in Japan (subject to availability, of course). Its listing are akiya housing, which ADDress helps owners flip to...
