Sustainability
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Find Many Items Half-Price or Less! Discover the Magic of BOOKOFF
Let’s take a closer look at why BOOKOFF is more than just a store; it’s an experience that combines savings, quality, and discovery.
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Cleanup Events You Should Join in Tokyo
Interested in making friends while also helping the environment? Why not join a cleanup event!? Check out our list of cleanup events in Tokyo!
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Japanese Books on Sustainability: Knowledge For a Greener Future
If you're looking to learn more on sustainability, what better way then to learn from books on sustainability!? Here's our list of books you should read.
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The Mingei Movement: Laudations to Nameless Artisans
Mingei, meaning “folk craft,” refers to utilitarian crafts created by nameless craftsmen. This was an art movement to show that everyday things can be beautiful
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Lower Your Bills: How to Save Energy in Japan
This article will guide you in becoming more energy-efficient and show how these cost-effective methods help you save energy and reduce electricity costs...
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Nail-Less Precision: The Art of Japanese Joinery
Unlike conventional carpentry, Japanese joinery is a technique that involves no external reinforcements like fasteners or adhesives to piece a wooden construct
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Upcycle or Earn: How to Make Use of Second-Hand Items in Japan
Well-known and affordable brands like IKEA, offer to buy back used furniture and UNIQLO offers to repair, customize, or transform second-hand items.
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How To Thrift Like a Local in Japan: a Guide to Japanese Second-Hand Stores
If you’re a foreigner living in or visiting Japan, the second-hand stores can be a cheap and sustainable way to find unique and high-quality items.
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More Than Just Books! Why BOOKOFF Is the Ultimate Second-Hand Haven!
BOOKOFF might be Japan's most famous second-hand bookstore, but that’s not all the store offers! BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR stores are a treasure trove of all...
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Sustainability in Japanese Craft: Modern Pottery Leading the Way
Sustainable ceramic pottery emphasizes eco-friendly practices in Japanese craft pottery-making, from material sourcing to production and disposal.
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Underrated Japan Treasures: Journeying Through Nature and History
Looking for somewhere new to go? Here are some underrated Japan travel spots to which you can embark on a journey and achieve serenity surrounded by nature.
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Sustainable Travel: Where and How to Travel in Japan
Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, respects local cultures, and promotes education and conservation.
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Essential Bicycle Sharing Services in Tokyo for Eco-Friendly Travel
Bicycle sharing is a service that allows people to rent bicycles for short-term use, you might have seen them around cities in Japan - here's how to use them!
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How to Donate Clothes to Charity in Japan
Have you ever wondered how to donate clothes to charity in Japan? It's a straightforward process for those wanting to give back. Here's how it works!
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Cycling Towards a Greener Future: Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most famous cycling routes and connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea.
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Embrace the Simplicity of Danshari, the Japanese Art of Decluttering
Decluttering has gained recognition as our lives become increasingly busy and cluttered with thoughts and possessions. Danshari is a key part of this movement.