Mariko

Mariko

Mariko Kobayashi is a Tokyo-based writer and the director of Eco Philosophy Japan, where she bridges ancient wisdom with modern environmental challenges. Armed with an MA in Philosophy from the University of Paris IV, she began her sustainability journey as climate concerns intensified globally. Her work explores how philosophical traditions can guide us toward more conscious living, drawing insights from both contemporary environmental specialists and historical thinkers. Through her writing and research, she examines practical pathways for sustainable futures while questioning our fundamental relationship with the natural world.

Love is a political battlefield

Valentine’s day is a special celebration for love, romantic love in particular. We still live in a society where romantic love is prioritized as an essential part of a happy life. So much so that even if we are successful…

26 Sustainable Gifts Women Actually Want in 2025

Searching for the perfect gift for a girlfriend or close friend who’s passionate about sustainability can be challenging. When choosing a present, most of us want to find something that will truly delight the recipient. Sustainable and ethical products often…

We are all hoarders on this earth

I am strangely fascinated by hoarders. When YouTube recommends clean-up videos, I am clicking them without giving much thought. Those videos show the room filled with garbage and trash before professional cleaners help hoarders to clean up their cluttered houses.…