Public bathhouse in tattoo-averse Japan goes viral for its inclusive welcome sign
Japanese Twitter user riyo (@riyo_kcsn) posted a picture of a sign he saw when he visited the sentō (a type of public bathhouse) 『天然温泉 湯どんぶりの栄湯』”Natural…
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Japanese maker releases Godly Banana Cheesecake for frozen summer treat
After wowing commentators on a brief morning TV spot, a premium dessert christened the “divine banana cheesecake” has been making a mouthwatering buzz in Japan….
Japanese maker releases 100% plant-based veggie wraps to curb food waste and add color to dishes
It’s (understandably) easy to focus on the filling of delicious rolls, but the wrapping we pack them up in can be just as important in…
Japanese company makes paper by upcycling malt dregs normally discarded in beer brewing
According to etymologists, the negative word “drivel” comes from the Old Norse word draf, meaning “malt dregs.” That tells us how Norsemen felt about malt…
Plastic straw alternatives go tropical with Okinawa’s pineapple leaf straws
The effort to reduce plastic waste around the globe is grand in scale, but small steps in everyday life such as using non-plastic and reusable…
Sustainable shrimp crackers co-developed by Japanese H.S. students in SDGs project go on sale
Keishindō 桂新堂, a company founded in Nagoya in 1866 which specializes in shrimp-flavored crackers known as ebi-senbei (えびせんべい or 海老煎餅), has announced the sale of…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly; Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches Ferry Kyoto
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd recently held the naming ceremony and launch of the first of two large ferries which have been built to tackle the…
New green tea house in Japan offers on-the-go morning bottle service
Recent years have seen some innovation in efforts to revitalize the popularity of green tea in Japan recently, even with instant varieties being made available…
Imperfectly shaped but perfectly good Miyazaki mangos made into mouthwatering ice cream
On May 14th, 2021, JALUX Corporation began selling a delicious new ice cream called “Miyazaki Mango Milk,” made with a mango puree from Kobayashi City,…
Help reduce marine waste in campaign for roasted nori, soy & conger eel flavor potato chips
Today, on Monday, May 17th, 2021, major Japanese potato chip maker Koikeya Co., Ltd. launched a new version of their JAPAN PRIDE Potato Roasted Nori…
Minimalist wallet and mini eco bag combo makes forgetting a bag a thing of the past
While eco bags remain a great way to help reduce plastic waste, in recent years designers have flexed their creative muscle into making their appeal…
Japanese maker mass produces lightweight and easy to assemble partitions for use at events
Japanese manufacturer King Jim normally makes their name on convenient home and office goods, but during the pandemic have shifted their focus towards products that…
100% bamboo toilet paper BambooRoll officially launches subscription service in Japan
On May 12, 2021, Okaeri Corporation, a Japanese startup company focused on promoting sustainable lifestyles, officially launched their subscription service for their ecologically friendly and…
Fashion brand POLS efficiently uses fabric to reduce waste in ‘Imaginary Journey’ collection
With the state of emergency extended until the end of May, travel is still a dream for most people in Japan. This makes fashion brand…
Food left behind by pet dogs given to shelters in new animal welfare SDGs initiative
On May 11th, 2021, Biophilia, Inc., which produces and sells the handmade dog food brand “CoCo Gourmet,” launched the “WAN I NYARU food project” as…