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FAIR TRADE

Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 25, 2016
Inspired by Africa trip, TV celebrity pushes 'ethical consumerism' movement
Rika Sueyoshi, a TV celebrity, is trying to promote "ethical consumerism" in Japan by encouraging people to favor environmentally-sustainable products made by workers whose rights have been protected.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2015
FTC warns Costco Japan, Baron Park for engaging in gasoline price war
The nation's antimonopoly watchdog has issued a warning to two gasoline retailers, including the Japanese unit of U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale Corp., over a price war that it said could have threatened the activities of competitors.
JAPAN
Sep 19, 2015
Nagoya is recognized as the second 'fair trade town' in Japan
The city of Nagoya won recognition Saturday as Japan's second "fair trade town" for promoting trade with producers in developing countries under fair conditions, including premium prices.
BUSINESS
Mar 17, 2015
Camping gear maker Coleman Japan inspected over pricing practice
The Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday inspected around 20 locations related to camping and outdoor equipment maker Coleman Japan Co. on suspicion it forced retailers to maintain its recommended prices.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Feb 2, 2015
Going the extra mile for fair-trade fashion
Tokyo fashion industry insiders push the message that what we choose to buy and wear has consequences.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
May 4, 2014
Jewelry innovator Shiraki puts ethics at the heart of beauty
Natsuko Shiraki, a jewelry designer and CEO of Tokyo-based jeweler Hasuna Co., vividly remembers the shocking experience in southern India that changed her life.
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2014
Fair-trade advocates look forward
Promoters of fair-trade towns say their inclusive approach to developing and spreading ethical consumption will help solve wealth inequalities at the global, national and local levels.
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2014
Kumamoto hosting conference to push fair trade movement
An international conference of "fair-trade towns" opened with preliminary events Friday in the city of Kumamoto — the first time the gathering has been held outside Europe — as campaigners look to nurture the ethical consumption movement in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2014
Railway agency officials face bid rigging charges
Prosecutors plan to build a case against senior officials of a government-backed railway construction agency over alleged bid rigging in connection with projects for the Hokuriku bullet train line, sources said Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Mar 3, 2014
Taxing adjustments ahead
With the consumption tax hike set to rise in less than a month, the government must make sure the hike doesn't lead to unfair transaction practices between large firms and their subcontractors and suppliers.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2013
It takes a global village to ensure fair, safe trade
It takes a global village to ensure health, safety and fair wages for the factory workers who make the goods in most demand by the developed world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Mar 30, 2012
How much money do rice farmers need to make from farming?
Since most Japanese farmers are part-timers, TPP may have little effect on their real income.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Nov 15, 2011
Fair Trade turns from a movement into a brand
Are products with the Fair Trade logo targeted at certain types of consumers?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Oct 1, 2009
Motherhouse: beyond Fair Trade
By cutting out the middlemen, Tokyo-based Motherhouse has found a way to make the Fair Trade system work like it's supposed to.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has reiterated the government's readiness to take an appropriate action as the yen continues to slide against the U.S. dollar.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

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