Kapok Knot redefines sustainable, vegan fashion with kapok Kapok Knot was founded in 2019, with a vision to use sustainable kapok fiber to provide customers a sustainable choice in fashion. Kisho Fukai, the founder of Kapok Knot and whose family members have always...
Collaboration between Thailand and Japan for fair trade coffee "AKHA AMA COFFEE" is not just a coffee shop; it’s a cultural fusion between Thailand and Japan, offering an authentic Thai coffee experience. Situated in Kagurazaka, Japan, this specialty shop derives its...
Where each cup of ethical coffee empowers people "Bikas" in Nepali language means “development.” But before it became the name of the coffee brand, it was a nickname that Yuki Kan, Brand Manager of BIKAS COFFEE, received when he was volunteering in Nepal during...
Maito Design Works captures our hearts with plant-based-dyed fashion Maito is another company based in Tokyo, Japan. This company aims to bring out the best in Japanese traditions while also being mindful to the environment. Maito believes that clothes made in a...
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...
Casual but tasty insect food at Ueno! The store pre-opened in December 2022, has has been refining their menu while incorporating customer feedback. This time, I tried the recommended menu, the salt- and pepper-flavored “Large Cricket Skewers.” The shop’s insect food...
A collaborative lab that involves all stakeholders in creating a circular society ELAB is a collaborative laboratory owned by Fog Co., Ltd. that focuses on exploring circularity in the essential aspects of daily life, such as clothing, food, and housing. The lab...
Before Japan's first zero waste supermarket, there was nue by Totoya Although nue by Totoya began humble in the neighbourhoods of Tokyo, it has a garnered a strong following. It shows that there is a demand for a zero-waste, plastic-free lifestyle. And this zero-waste...
Contributing to society without obligation, but with convenience Shibuya and Harajuku are well-known as Japan’s epicenters of both hipster life and high fashion. If you go searching for something creative and new amongst the sightseers and tall skyscrapers, you might...
A chic, tiny city grocery offering vegan meals and delicious kombucha Even though the interior design leans towards an industrial atmosphere, this grocery store reflects the modern invention of ethical consumption. You immediately sense the commitment to ethical...
