We have all heard that good things take time. We work on things without getting any results for many years, hoping that one day it will bring good things. We all want to have enough patience and determination to keep…
I loved going to my grand-mother’s house in winter, because she would set up her kotatsu and I could just sit there and watch TV with her in a warm blanket. I know that dinner is ready so I have…
The work has been hectic. You are stressed. There is no time to prepare food, so you just buy pre-made food on the way home and eat it in front of the TV? You know that it is not good…
Halloween in Japan feels different. Walk through Tokyo’s streets in late October and you’ll see carefully wrapped treats, handmade decorations, and a quietness beneath the celebration—a kind of restraint that makes you pause. Here, even seasonal fun carries an awareness:…
Summer is getting hotter and hotter every year. We really feel the effect of global warming. People rely on air conditioning to cool down. In Japan, summer seems like impossible to live without air conditioning. We become so dependent on…
The summer is getting hotter every year. It’s hard to go outside and enjoy the day without running the risk of heat strokes. Yet we still want to enjoy the sunny day as much as we can. In Japan, there…
"Reef safe" has no legal definition in Japan. We reviewed 7 mineral sunscreens — FANCL, ANESSA, MammaBaby, WELEDA, amritara, naturaglace, Chant a Charm — checking ingredient lists against official sources to find which ones actually avoid oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene.
Discover eco-friendly clothing resale options in Japan. Learn sustainable ways to sell unwanted clothes through stores and apps while reducing waste and earning money.
Do you find yourself busy and can’t find time to relax? When we are too busy and tired, it’s hard to do little things that can make the quality of your life better, like cleaning your room or making a…
Ever since I have learnt the huge environmental impact that the fashion industry creates, I am being very careful what to buy. I mostly buy second hand and discovered that there are so many choices in second hand and vintage…
