Kameoka City's Kyoto Hozuai Koubou is striving to bring the lost art of Kyoto's unique indigo back to life. With a deep commitment to the environment, Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop cultivates its indigo without the use of pesticides, focusing on sustainable practices...
Inspiring Kyoto's Reuse Generation Junkan Fes is a second-hand clothing event held periodically in Umekoji Park in Kyoto City. It brings circular fashion to life and is quickly becoming a favorite among the young. Organized by Human Forum, the event seeks to establish...
The free water refill app threatening the extinction of plastic bottles mymizu is a free water refill platform that started in Japan, aiming to create a world where refilling water and living sustainably is part of everyday life. It encourages people to refill their...
The zero waste restaurant in Yokohama that doesn't need a grand menu Nestled in the bustling streets of Yokohama is KITCHEN MANE, a beacon of sustainable dining that recently garnered Japan's inaugural three-star accolade from the “Food Made Good” rating program in...
Situated in Kamikatsu Town, Tokushima Prefecture, "RISE & WIN Brewing Co. BBQ & General Store" operates on the principle that wastage can be minimized by curbing excessive packaging throughout the production, distribution, and sales chain. This eco-conscious...
Small greengrocer delivering naturally cultivated vegetables from across Japan along with their stories Teppei Suzuki and Toru Yamashiro founded Traveling Grocery Store in 2010, traveling across Japan in a camper van to promote naturally grown vegetables. In 2021,...
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...
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...
A brand to look out for in creating circular fashion in Kyoto city Mori is a secondhand clothes store that is located on the second floor of mumokuteki cafe&foods. The brand believes in the value of used clothes and shows us their vision for them. First off, the...
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...
