Mariko

Mariko

Mariko Kobayashi is a Japan-based eco writer and the creator of Eco Philosophy Japan. Practicing sustainable living since 2018, she holds a Master's in Analytic and Philosophy of Language from the Paris IV Sorbonne — a background she brings to both product evaluation and the philosophical questions behind sustainable living. Her work is research-based, independent, and published in Japanese, English, and French.

Eco-Conscious Comfort at 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…

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…