Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture will open a museum on Monday, 1 September, dedicated to the Edo-period philosopher Ishida Baigan, whose teachings on ethics and commerce are finding new relevance in today’s discourse on corporate social responsibility and sustainable living. The Ishida Baigan Memorial Museum, built on the philosopher’s birthplace, is designed to be a […]| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Do you have a favourite shirt with a stain or a memorable blouse faded by the sun, tucked away in the back of your wardrobe? Have you given up on clothes that are still wearable, deciding they’re no longer suitable for public wear? In Kyoto...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
Nature Innovation Group, operator of the umbrella-sharing service ikasa, announced last week that it has raised 350 million yen in a Series B funding round. The impact investment from Nippon Television Holdings will fuel the expansion of its rental...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
For coffee lovers, a looming threat hangs over their favourite drink. In Japan, we call it the “Kōhī 2025-nen Mondai,” or, translated literally, the “Coffee 2050 Problem”. It refers to a future crisis in which the world may struggle to meet demand...| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
The newest developements coming direct from Japan, a wide range of topics from ethical fashion, circular economy to upcycled products.| Zenbird - Gateway to Sustainability in Japan
