“Soup Sage” spoons by Yamazaki Tableware are ergonomically designed for ease of use
When it comes to things like an office chair or how to efficiently carry boxes, for example, it’s not too hard to imagine how the…
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Bento lunch box series is first in Japan to be made from environment-friendly rice resin
Afternoon Tea LIVING, a company operated by SAZABY LEAGUE Inc. released bento lunch boxes, tote bags, and other lifestyle items made of eco-friendly materials on…
Starbucks Japan releases sustainable carrot cake
One of the simple pleasures that come from living in the era of globalization, is the joy of travelling overseas and sampling local menus from…
Japan’s “OiTr ads” service to display video ads, dispense free sanitary pads in women’s stalls
In August 2021, OiTr Corporation will launch a new service called OiTr ads, installing dispensers with digital signage functionality to display silent advertisements exclusively in…
Show thanks to health professionals and eateries with apparel made with recycled materials
“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…
All-organic and plant-based delicatessen Glean by OneBite opens in Shibuya
On June 12th, 2021, Pray Co., Ltd., the Japanese company behind vegan meal kit OneBite, is opening a plant-based delicatessen called “Glean by OneBite” in…
Natural Japanese fashion brand nest Robe crafts clothes hangers from excess fabric
Following food waste, fashion waste is one of the most serious environmental problems facing our world. It is said that the amount of clothing discarded…
Hello Kitty interviews Japanese marine-earth science R&D agency on plastic waste problem
Today, on World Oceans Day (June 8th), Hello Kitty released a video on her official YouTube channel, HELLO KITTY CHANNEL, of her online interview with…
Japanese jewelry brand Canal 4℃ selling jewelry made with sustainable lab-grown diamonds
Today, June 4th 2021, Japanese jewelry brand Canal 4℃, developed by F.D.C. Products Co., Ltd., launched its first jewelry using lab-grown diamonds at its stores…
Burger King Japan pushes vegan burger in “Beef Protection Project” for World Environment Day
“Let’s all join forces to protect beef project” For seven days only, from June 4 (Fri.) to June 10 (Thu.), B.K. Japan Holdings will sell…
Exploring the mysteries of “The Tsubaki Forest,” a short film by Jeremy Rubier
From The Tsubaki Forest, reproduced with permission from Jeremy Rubier “The Tsubaki Forest” is a new short film by the talented Jeremy Rubier, a French-born director,…
Japanese convenience store chain MINISTOP to offer its sustainable iced coffee in large size
Starting on Friday, May 28th, 2021, Ministop Ltd. will launch its popular freshly-ground coffee (also available hot) in a large size, approximately double the volume…
Sustainable shrimp crackers co-developed by Japanese H.S. students in SDGs project go on sale
Keishindō 桂新堂, a company founded in Nagoya in 1866 which specializes in shrimp-flavored crackers known as ebi-senbei (えびせんべい or 海老煎餅), has announced the sale of…
100% bamboo toilet paper BambooRoll officially launches subscription service in Japan
On May 12, 2021, Okaeri Corporation, a Japanese startup company focused on promoting sustainable lifestyles, officially launched their subscription service for their ecologically friendly and…
Mitsukoshi Isetan suggests o-chūgen summer gifts with a “sustainable” focus this year
Summer gifts in Japan: O-chūgen Traditionally, there are two seasons for gift giving in Japan, お歳暮 oseibo (which means “year-end”) in winter and o-chūgen お中元…