Tucked away in the mountains of Japan’s Shikoku island, a town of about 1,500 residents is on an ambitious path toward a zero-waste life. In 2003, Kamikatsu became the first municipality in Japan to ...

Former pro skateboarder Shimizu Aoi set out to become an artist in his second life. As he searched for a medium to work in, he was caught by the jeans he once wore during practice. The denim's ...

The Setouchi region of Japan is emerging as a beacon for sustainability, gaining global recognition for its proactive regeneration projects and sustainability accomplishments. Kamikatsu Town in ...

The Japanese southern island of Okinawa Prefecture, warm all year, this popular tourist spot is home to "Ryukyu Glass," a local industry for over 100 years. Glass blower Matsumoto Sakae insists on ...

Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.