Embarking on a DIY home décor project might just be the perfect way to make the most of some downtime since the process of knot-tying can be very relaxing and it’s very satisfying once you have a finished work of art to appreciate, knowing that you made it yourself. The art of macrame is usually traced back to Arabic weavers in the 13th century, where they used decorative knots …

Fish is prevalent in the Japanese diet. Dashi (stock usually made from bonito shavings) can be hard to escape when you are looking for vegetarian meals or vegan food. It pops up in most soups in restaurants and inconspicuous sushi and onigiri at convenience stores. However, like in so many other countries, vegetarianism and veganism lifestyles are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons; to avoid supporting an …

The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics worked hard towards a sustainable Japan, creating a more eco-friendly event. The games have been powered by electricity from 100% renewable energy, the Olympic Village beds are made from recyclable cardboard, the medals made out of recycled phones and laptops, podiums made from recycled shampoo bottles, and with some athletes such as Japan’s skateboarding team wearing uniforms designed from 100% recycled polyester. If this …

Many apartments in Japan have small balconies which most people use for drying laundry. There are different ways to utilize this space however and adding Japanese plants to create a balcony garden will liven up your apartment. You can utilize this space to make a veranda vegetable garden and grow as much fresh produce as your space allows. Though a balcony garden can be a bit of an investment …