Muji to sell candy and snacks by weight, each individually plastic wrapped
Muji is a retailer where customers can get everything from food to stationery to curry. It’s quite popular for offering “minimalist” no-logo (the store’s full…
Environment
Muji is a retailer where customers can get everything from food to stationery to curry. It’s quite popular for offering “minimalist” no-logo (the store’s full…
A number of museums from across Japan are joining forces to support the rescue of a number of specimens that were damaged during the heavy…
Paper straws need to take a seat and make way for these all new environmentally friendly shaved wood straws that can be made at home!…
Robert D. Eldridge, PhD, for JAPAN Forward As readers who have lived here for any length of time will recognize, Japan has been slow to…
Okinawa – a tropical paradise, complete with year round sunshine, pristine beaches, perfect pineapples and the cheerfulness of Ryukyun locals just to the southwest of…
With entertainment just a click of a button away these days, it can be hard for us to connect with our more creative and traditional…
PET Bottles Abolished at Sumitomo Riko in Attempt to Improve Environmental Issues Rubber manufacturer, Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd made the decision to abolish sales of…
With climate change becoming more and more of a hot issue these days, ecologically-conscious citizens are always on the lookout for ways ordinary people can…
On the eve of a United Nations climate summit in New York, newly minted Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi spoke at a news conference for…
While Japanese Kit Kats have gained a favorable reputation for their exciting variety of region and season exclusive flavors, sometimes it’s the actual packaging of…
Tokyo is adding another tower to its impressive skyline, except this one is a bit different to the others. The new building will be built…
When you think of samurai, you probably associate the image of katana-wielding warriors with the values of extreme discipline and an honorable cause followed by…
Shower. Whether you are winding down after a long day, or you are pumping up for the day ahead (or anything in between), it is…
Alison Moritsugu is a New York artist who uses logs and stumps as canvases for her beautiful paintings to deliver a mindful commentary on our…
London-based organization Hubbub is currently engineering a plan to cut down on littering by encouraging people to use their trash in more creative ways. According…