Mariko

Mariko

Born in Tokyo, Japan. She lives and works in Tokyo. She studied in Canada at the age of 15 and graduated from a Canadian high school. She then studied philosophy at the University of Paris IV in France. Obtained master degree in Philosophy of Science and Language at the same university. She has lived in France for 12 years. She works as a writer and translator. She writes about feminism and sustainable and environmental issues.

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

Location|Kyoto, Kawaramachi Key Highlights Located in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi area, GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO is a sustainability-focused lifestyle hotel designed to help guests enjoy a natural, comfortable way of living. The hotel runs on virtually 100% renewable energy and has eliminated…

Natural Dining WALD HAUS

Location|Ginza Menu|Natural French Cuisine Highlights Located inside Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza, Natural Dining WALD HAUS is a restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza district that values wellness—for both the body and the environment—through thoughtfully prepared courses made with seasonal, locally sourced…

Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi

Location|Tokyo, Marunouchi Highlights| Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi, located in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, is a hotel that values consideration for both the environment and the local community. To promote sustainable tourism, it has obtained the Sakura Quality certification, which meets international standards.…

BRIANZA TOKYO

Location|Tokyo, Otemachi Menu|Latin Italian Highlights Located in Tokyo’s Otemachi district, BRIANZA TOKYO is a bistro that offers a unique dining experience based on the concept of “Latin Italian,” blending the flavors of South America and the Mediterranean. The interior features…

WE ARE THE FARM Meguro

Location|Meguro Menu|Organic Bistro Highlights Located in Meguro, Tokyo, WE ARE THE FARM Meguro is a dedicated organic restaurant that offers vegetables delivered fresh daily from its own farm in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. These vegetables are grown without pesticides or…

Eco-Friendly Activewear You Can Buy in Japan

Whether you’re working out or relaxing at home, activewear is the perfect outfit. I am a huge fan of yoga pants and relaxing wear, but there aren’t many sustainable options available in Japan. Though I usually buy clothes secondhand, I…

Stasher: Rethinking Food Storage for a More Sustainable Future

Company| United States Production| China Official Website in Japan| Stasher Stasher is revolutionizing the way we store food with reusable silicone bags that are safe, durable, and eco-friendly. Made from platinum-grade, food-safe silicone, Stasher products meet the rigorous safety standards…

What does sustainable living mean to you?

Living sustainably has been a center of our attention in the past couple of years. I see so many people trying to change their lifestyle for a better future. Sustainable living means finding unsustainable or destructive practices and changing them…

Best Natural Deodorant in Japan

As the temperature rises, it is hard to get by without deodorant. From a large variety of deodorant available in Japan, we want to find more sustainable and natural options for our sweat problem. I have been using plastic-free type…