Ryogoku: Tokyo’s “Sumo Town” and why you should be staying there
Explore this massively underrated area in the heart of Tokyo
Inspiring reads for a low-carbon life
From Orwell to Theroux, these books have a lot to say about the ups and downs of simple or back-to-basics living. We’ve been thinking a lot about living with less this month, from our Plastic Free Julychallenge to our musings on what we’d take with us if we had to live out of just one…
Cli-fi: Climate change has woven its way into science fiction
Science fiction as a genre has been enormously successful, with blockbusters such as Star Wars bringing the term into the mainstream. No longer just the mainstay of comic books, sci-fi is well and truly embedded as a popular genre of fiction, film and other creative forms. So what’s all this about “cli-fi”? What does it mean?…
Mottainai thinking: Japanese environmental philosophy
Japan does not have a blemish-free record when it comes to environmentalism, indeed it has many issues with sustainability, waste management and animal rights. However, it is important to remember that most countries have so much to do in order to improve into the future.
Hokkaido’s Snow Energy
The annual snow accumulation for Bibai is more than 8 meters, one of the highest average snowfalls for Hokkaido. Previously a mining town, the area has adapted to these freezing winters through developing the innovative snow-cooling technology.
