Looking for a sustainable mattress? This guide evaluates 7 brands — including options available in Japan — by materials, third-party certifications like GOLS and GOTS, and end-of-life disposal options. No single "best" brand: just honest criteria to help you decide.
Discover why eco-friendly laundry detergents are essential for your health and the planet. Learn how to choose safe, effective products that truly work.
Complete guide to portable power station solar panel sets for Japan living. Compare top models for camping, power outages, and eco-friendly daily use.
With rising prices affecting households everywhere, many people are considering starting their own home gardens. Beyond the practical benefits, gardening offers a wonderful way to connect with nature as a fulfilling hobby. When growing vegetables and plants at home, most…
Starting a home garden or taking up gardening brings nature closer to your daily life. Growing your own vegetables at home through container gardening can also help you save money. If you’re cultivating plants at home, you might be thinking…
In Japan, we have a tradition of cleaning the entire house at the end of year in December. It’s like spring cleaning during which we clean the house before the coming of the warm season. I like the ritual of…
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…
