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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…

The Burn

Location|Aoyama-itchome Menu|Charcoal Grill Highlights Located directly above Aoyama-itchome Station in Tokyo, The Burn is a grill restaurant where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled dishes along with vegan-friendly options. Their signature style features aged domestic beef, grilled over high flame charcoal to…

Eco-Friendly Reusable Water Bottles

Want to live sustainably but don’t know where to start? A recommended first step is getting your own reusable bottle. Buying bottled drinks or taking out coffee when you’re out increases waste. Isn’t it such a waste to create trash…

ecostore

Location|Ebisu Highlights Ecostore, a natural care brand from Auckland, New Zealand, has a flagship store in Ebisu. Known for its high standards in health, safety, and quality, the brand offers daily essentials that are gentle on both people and the…

Zero Waste Period Product in Japan

We, women, must use menstrual products every month. Menstrual products come in plastic—plastic pads, tampons in plastic applicators, and the like. Those disposable menstrual products can be pricy too. Women spend in average of 20 USD on menstrual products per…

Zero Waste Coffee Makers

I am aware that drinking coffee can be harmful, but it is hard to get pass the coffee time. It gives me energy and focus to work through a busy day. While being conscious about the amount of coffee I…

TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET

Location|Shibuya Highlights・A strong focus on “made in Shibuya,” “made in Tokyo,” and “made in Japan” for locally rooted services・Efforts to promote diversity, including LGBTQ events and the hiring of active seniors・Product development in collaboration with social welfare organizations Located in…

GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO

Location|Kyoto, Kawaramachi Key Highlights Located in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi area, GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO is a sustainability-focused lifestyle hotel designed to help guests enjoy a natural, comfortable way of living. The hotel runs on virtually 100% renewable energy and has eliminated…

Natural Dining WALD HAUS

Location|Ginza Menu|Natural French Cuisine Highlights Located inside Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza, Natural Dining WALD HAUS is a restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza district that values wellness—for both the body and the environment—through thoughtfully prepared courses made with seasonal, locally sourced…