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...
A sustianable convenience store for the future of children Mirai Convenience Store, a project of Kito Design Holdings, opened its doors in April 2020. The store was conceived to enhance the convenience of people living in an area grappling with depopulation and aging....
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...
The world's first regenerative distillery, "Tokyo Riverside Distillery by The Ethical Spirits" Introducing Tokyo's third distillery, the "Tokyo Riverside Distillery by The Ethical Spirits," the world's first regenerative distillery that specializes in ethical...
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...
Emphasis on knowing where and who your renewable energy is coming from Knowing where your service is coming from also helps build community, connection and appreciation. To that end, the energy company Minna Denryoku operates on the idea of “kao no mieru denryoku,” or...
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...
Apparel brand REINA IBUKA with the charms of silk from Chichibu Silk history is closely related to the Japanese, dating back to more than 2000 years ago when sericulture (the rearing of silkworms to produce silk) and weaving techniques were introduced to Japan during...
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...
