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.

25 Sustainable Cookware in Japan

Everyday pots and pans are essential tools in the kitchen. Although inexpensive cookware is becoming more widely available, many items suffer from coatings that quickly peel off, requiring replacement after just a few years. To reduce waste, it’s best to…