JAS Organic: Your Complete Guide to Japan’s Organic Certification
Discover JAS Organic certification in Japan - understand standards, benefits, and practical tips for incorporating sustainable organic products into your daily life and budget.
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Organic vs. Additive-Free: A Complete Guide for Sustainable Living in Japan
Shopping for food in Japan, you’ll see “有機 (organic)” and “無添加 (additive-free)” labels everywhere. But what do these terms actually mean? Many people assume they’re “probably good for you” without understanding the real differences. This guide breaks down everything you…
Fair Trade in Japan: Your Guide to Ethical Shopping and Sustainable Living
Discover Fair Trade in Japan: Learn how this sustainability certification supports ethical shopping for visitors and residents seeking sustainable living options.
Sustainability Certification Benefits: Japan’s Green Advantage
Learn about sustainability certifications, their types, benefits, and how to verify authentic eco-labels for informed consumer choices.
Sustainable Consumption: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide in Japan
Learn sustainable consumption strategies that save money and protect the planet. Practical tips for ethical shopping, reducing waste, and making eco-friendly choices on any budget.
What is Sustainability? Complete Guide for Beginners
Learn what sustainability means, discover practical daily actions, and understand how sustainable living benefits our planet, economy, and future generations in this complete guide.
Streaming for Sustainability in Japan: A Curated Guide to Environmental Films on Hulu, Netflix & YouTube
There’s so much to learn about the global natural environment, environmental pollution, climate change, and sustainability. I often gather information by watching documentaries and videos, as they have a compelling reality that’s difficult to convey through text alone. Through actual…
Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic: Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature
“There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” (Leopold 1968:xxi) I have never lived alongside wild things, but this was not the case for Aldo Leopold. Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) was an American forester, conservationist, and…
What Japanese Think of Sakura Flower
Sakura cherry blossom is a symbol of Japan. Each year, many tourists visit Japan to see the cities, embellished with the beautiful pink flowers. Japanese people are also fond of beautiful Sakura flowers. When the flower starts to bloom, it’s…
Organic isn’t enough. The future is agroecology
I have utmost respect for farmers. It is one of the most important jobs without which human beings cannot survive. Living in the current system, we, consumers, don’t see how hard it is to grow food and keep food production…
