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Video / News Nov 13, 2019
[VIDEO] Kurkku Fields forever: a sustainable farm in Chiba for the next generation
With the backing of music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, Kurkku Fields opened in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture in early November.
Books / Reviews | RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN Aug 24, 2019
'Plant-based Tokyo': A compelling guide to vegetarian food in the capital
by Alisha Ivelich
A new resource for visitors and residents, "Plant-based Tokyo" is Momoko Nakamura's bilingual guidebook to 45 vegetarian establishments in the Tokyo area.
People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 16, 2019
Nick Sakagami: When something fishy makes great business
by J.J. O'Donoghue
The only certified fish master outside of Japan, Nick Sakagami has been making a splash in the U.S. for nearly two decades.
People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 2, 2019
Tomoko Houtzager: Moving to the bush just to live off the land
by J.J. O'Donoghue
A WWOOF trip to Australia leads to a new way of life for a former city girl.
Food & Drink | THE HIGH GROUNDS Jan 12, 2019
35Coffee: An inspired partnership between coffee and coral
by Claire Williamson
35Coffee is using the profits from its coffee sales to plant new coral across Okinawa Prefecture
Food & Drink Jan 5, 2019
Buoys, fisheries and aquaculture join the internet of things
by Rob Gilhooly
Combining technology and data, the "internet of things" matches supply and demand, increasing the chances of unwanted fish being returned to the sea alive and making seafood more sustainable.
Travel Nov 23, 2018
Tuna, tradition and opportunities for sustainable tourism
by Carey Finn
Sustainable tourism is a hot topic, and in light of Japan's goals to grow the number of inbound tourists to 40 million by 2020 and all the way up to 60 million a decade later, it's one that deserves attention. Fortunately, there are concrete ...
National Nov 14, 2018
H&M to halt use of plastic bags at Japan stores and charge for paper bags
H&M Hennes & Mauritz Japan K.K., which operates 88 H&M casual clothing stores in the country, said Tuesday that it will abolish use of plastic shopping bags in December. The company plans to sell paper bags for ¥20 apiece instead, aiming to encourage customers to ...
National Oct 24, 2018
by Kazuaki Nagata
Japan is moving in a positive direction on its fisheries policy and ensuring the marine ecosystem remains sustainable, said David Rockefeller Jr., an environmentalist and a descendant of one of the most influential business families in the United States, but he noted in an ...
Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Aug 25, 2018
Turning the table on global food inequality
by J.J. O'Donoghue
Masa Kogure started Table For Two in 2007 to address both obesity and global hunger issues and "flatten out the calorie imbalance."
Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Jul 21, 2018
For chef Shinobu Namae, cutting waste is priority
by Melinda Joe
At cafe Bricolage Bread & Co. and restaurant L'Effervescence, chef Shinobu Namae is finding creative ways to reduce and repurpose food waste.
World Jul 9, 2018
U.N. report warns worldwide fish consumption is unsustainable
A third of the world's oceans are overfished and fish consumption is at an all-time high, raising fears over the sustainability of a key source of protein for millions around the world, the United Nations warned in a report Monday. Overfishing is particularly bad in ...