As summers grow increasingly hotter due to global warming, parasols have become essential accessories. In Japan, nearly everyone carries one to shield themselves from intense sunlight and prevent their skin from tanning. Unfortunately, the prevalence of low-quality products means that…
Summer is the season for beach trips and pool visits. Many people are likely considering purchasing new swimwear. However, sustainable materials like organic cotton aren’t suitable for swimwear that needs to repel water. Therefore, this article will introduce how to…
“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…
Location｜Tokyo, Hiroo Menu｜Caring Food Highlights Located in the Hiroo neighborhood of Tokyo, EPICURE is a restaurant built around the idea that everyone—regardless of dietary restrictions or beliefs—should be able to gather around the same table and say, “This is delicious!”…
Location｜Tokyo, Shibuya Menu｜Dashi Shabu, Traditional Japanese Cuisine Highlights Kyoto Hyoto Shibuya is a refined Japanese restaurant offering Kyoto-style hospitality in the heart of Tokyo. Originally founded in Kyoto—a city known for its love of beef—Hyoto won the hearts of locals…
Location｜Sukagawa, Fukushima Cuisine｜Seasonal Japanese course meals with vegan options available Highlights Surrounded by the rural landscape of Sukagawa, Fukushima, Fairy Tale Inn Yoneya is an inn built around the concept of “connecting hearts.” It cherishes the connections between people, and…
Location｜Furano, Hokkaido Food｜Organic & Plant-Based Cuisine Highlights Nestled in the natural beauty of Furano, Hokkaido, Auberge erba stella offers organic, plant-based dining focused on the health of both people and the planet. This sustainable auberge combines culinary integrity with environmental…
Location｜Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture Concept｜Off-Grid Sustainable Stay Highlights Located in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, WEAZER Nishi-Izu is an off-grid accommodation facility that operates entirely on natural energy. It offers a new kind of stay that aims for zero environmental impact by generating…
Discover the best sustainable toothbrush and organic toothpaste brands in Japan. Plastic-free, eco-friendly oral care options for conscious consumers.
Location｜Shibuya, Tokyo Menu｜All-Day Dining Highlights Located on the lobby floor of the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo, Garden Kitchen “Caramelo” is an all-day dining restaurant with the concept of “delicious food, anytime and casually.” From course meals to…
