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Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Mar 1, 2021

Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community

by Eric Margolis

The search for friendship and community among foreign residents of Nagoya has become intimately tied to environmental education and activism.

How COVID-19 is forcing us to re-examine food waste

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Jan 30, 2021

How COVID-19 is forcing us to re-examine food waste

by Phoebe Amoroso

The pandemic is breaking down the "invisible wall" between food producers and consumers. But is it enough to change wasteful habits?

Gizem Sakamaki: 'I’m finding a lot of joy in sharing Japan and its hidden gems with a global audience'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Jan 23, 2021

Gizem Sakamaki: 'I’m finding a lot of joy in sharing Japan and its hidden gems with a global audience'

by Louise George Kittaka

A self-described "multipassionate" entrepreneur, Gizem Sakamaki's main source of joy is a sustainable food culture.

Travel to Kamikatsu for a green epiphany: ‘Zero waste is about knowing yourself’

Lifestyle Jan 10, 2021

Travel to Kamikatsu for a green epiphany: ‘Zero waste is about knowing yourself’

by Florentyna Leow

The INOW program allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Kamikatsu’s renowned zero-waste lifestyle.

Top 5: Food trends our critics want to see Japan embrace in 2021

Food & Drink Dec 26, 2020

Top 5: Food trends our critics want to see Japan embrace in 2021

by Claire Williamson, Florentyna Leow, Oscar Boyd, Robbie Swinnerton and Phoebe Amoroso

Eyes (and stomachs) are already turning to 2021. Five of The Japan Times’ critics share the dining trends they’d like to see the country embrace.

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 26, 2020

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

by Tadasu Takahashi

The 20 Questions format aims to get people in Japan to tell us about their thoughts and beliefs in their words. Here are some of the most interesting answers from 2020.

Japan’s first community fridge opens in Okayama

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Dec 5, 2020

Japan’s first community fridge opens in Okayama

by J. J. O'Donoghue

The Kitanagase Community Fridge provides free food, produce and household goods to low-income families.

Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste

Style & Design Nov 28, 2020

Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste

by Mio Yamada

With a slick, minimalist design, Material Market is one of the few ventures in Japan that allows the general public to purchase craft waste materials.

Cheap, spacious, crowd-free: Rural Japan is having a moment with the foreign community

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Nov 23, 2020

Cheap, spacious, crowd-free: Rural Japan is having a moment with the foreign community

by Jessop Petroski

Laura Blackhall took a risk purchasing an empty house in the Ibaraki countryside. Amid and following a pandemic, though, it's a choice that just might pay off.

Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 22, 2020

Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'

by Louise George Kittaka

Joy Jarman-Walsh pushes sustainable tourism in her podcasts and YouTube series, and she's optimistic about Japan's role in it.

An outsider's look at the problems plaguing rural Japan

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Nov 16, 2020

An outsider's look at the problems plaguing rural Japan

by Eric Margolis

When new people come to town they bring a flurry of new ideas with them. In the small town of Nakatsugawa, this has meant an exciting cultural exchange.

Pandemic accelerates development of eco-friendly, plant-based 'meat' in Japan

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Nov 11, 2020

Pandemic accelerates development of eco-friendly, plant-based 'meat' in Japan

New production methods harnessing cutting-edge technologies enable consumers to enjoy healthy, plant-based products with tastes similar to conventional meat.

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