Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan: Recent Episodes
Zenbird Media
Are you interested in what is going in Japan? Perhaps you are looking for some ideas or hints to make this a better world? Or are you just looking for some relaxed listening? Then the Zen Waves podcast may just be what you need.
Zen Waves, Good Vibrations from Japan is an extension of the online web magazine, Zenbird Media (https://zenbird.media), which covers news, events and interviews from social good organizations and social businesses in Japan.
Behind the festivities, there is a pressing issue: the mountains of trash left behind. The waste is primarily composed of food scraps, single-use plates, and plastic bottles.#japan #festival #zerowaste #sustainability Originally published on Zenbird Media:Japanese festivals take a step toward zero wastehttps://zenbird.media/japanese-festivals-take-a-step-toward-zero-waste/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about zero waste in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/zero-waste/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
The beauty of this movie lies in its empowerment aspect, showcasing how the youth can shape the future, regardless of their backgrounds.
oceanplastic #movie #plastic
Originally published on Zenbird Media:
The traveling tale of “Microplastic Madness” to make changes in Japan
https://zenbird.media/the-traveling-tale-of-microplastic-madness-to-make-changes-in-japan/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about plastics issue in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/plastics/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
These regions are particularly advanced in their efforts, and you will be able to experience Japan’s unique approach to sustainability while contributing to conservation efforts.#greendestinations #japantravel #sustainabletravel Originally published on Zenbird Media:Five eco-friendly travel destinations in Japanhttps://zenbird.media/five-eco-friendly-travel-destinations-in-japan/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about sustainable travel in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/sustainable-tourism/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
Recently, Japanese companies are rediscovering the value of traditional papermaking and creating new value in washi, or Japanese paper.#washi #japanesepaper #sustainablefashion #japan Originally published on Zenbird Media:Japan brings back washi as circular papermaking with original technologyhttps://zenbird.media/japan-brings-back-washi-as-circular-papermaking-with-original-technology/⭐⭐⭐ About Zen Waves PodcastThe Zen Waves Podcast shares weekly news, columns and interviews about sustainability from Japan, direct from our online magazine. Topics include SDGs, circular economy, sustainable fashion, food waste, climate change, individual action, sustainable brand reviews and recommendations, women's wellness, LGBT and many more.⭐⭐⭐ Additional resources:🏡 Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/📷 Zenbird Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zenbird.media/♾️ Sustainability in Japan Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/339789088103507🐦 Zenbird Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ZenbirdMedia
The leftover soybean scraps contain hints for a sustainable diet in the future. Incorporating these products into our diets will contribute to environmental conservation by reducing food waste and industrial waste-derived CO2.#circulareconomy #sustainablefood #zerowaste Originally published on Zenbird Media:Turning soy byproducts into circular superfoodshttps://zenbird.media/turning-soy-byproducts-into-circular-superfoods/⭐⭐⭐ About Zen Waves PodcastThe Zen Waves Podcast shares weekly news, columns and interviews about sustainability from Japan, direct from our online magazine. Topics include SDGs, circular economy, sustainable fashion, food waste, climate change, individual action, sustainable brand reviews and recommendations, women's wellness, LGBT and many more.⭐⭐⭐ Additional resources:🏡 Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/📷 Zenbird Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zenbird.media/♾️ Sustainability in Japan Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/339789088103507🐦 Zenbird Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ZenbirdMedia
“In nature, all living things face limitations of some kind... They depend on one another… it is this connection, ‘Yui,’ that keeps all of us alive.” - Dr Tomonori Yano#biodiversity #yakusshima #film #regenerative Originally published on Zenbird Media:Doctor of Earth calls for regeneration and connection, “Yui”https://zenbird.media/doctor-of-earth-calls-for-regeneration-and-connection-yui/⭐⭐⭐ About Zen Waves PodcastThe Zen Waves Podcast shares weekly news, columns and interviews about sustainability from Japan, direct from our online magazine. Topics include SDGs, circular economy, sustainable fashion, food waste, climate change, individual action, sustainable brand reviews and recommendations, women's wellness, LGBT and many more.⭐⭐⭐ Additional resources:🏡 Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/📷 Zenbird Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zenbird.media/♾️ Sustainability in Japan Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/339789088103507🐦 Zenbird Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ZenbirdMedia
In recent years, Japanese schools have begun introducing genderless uniforms, following a global trend of supporting gender minorities. About 40% of Japanese schools have already introduced genderless uniforms or a selective system.#genderless #genderdiversity #diversity #japan Originally published on Zenbird Media:Genderless uniform trend accelerating in Japanhttps://zenbird.media/genderless-uniform-trend-accelerating-in-japan/⭐⭐⭐
Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
Read more about genderless trends in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/genderless/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
While Japan is the third-largest economy in the world, its poverty rate stands at around 15%. Poverty holds people back and prevents them from making the most of their lives. It blocks opportunities for individuals, families and especially children.
Original article published on Zenbird Media:
https://zenbird.media/why-these-3-prefectures-have-the-highest-poverty-rates-in-japan/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about poverty in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/poverty/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
“The Full-Time Wife Escapist” TV drama became a social phenomenon in 2016. Many thought it was merely one of the trendy romcoms. However, this drama was more than that, giving a fresh viewpoint to a society that struggles with women’s empowerment.
Original article published on Zenbird Media:
https://zenbird.media/the-fulltime-wife-escapist-shares-what-hinders-womens-empowerment-in-japan/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about women's empowerment in Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/womens-empowerment/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
Wearable health trackers can be a first step to solving the Japanese problem regarding women's lack of sleep time. It can be difficult to maintain a work-life balance in their busy lives, and we begin by asking the first question, "Why do Japanese women have the shortest sleep time in the world?"
Original article published on Zenbird Media:
https://zenbird.media/how-japanese-women-utilize-health-tech-to-improve-their-sleep/
⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepage:https://zenbird.media/
More readings about women's wellness from Japan: https://zenbird.media/tag/womens-wellness/
Zen Waves Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
This week, we speak to Yuu Kato, the founder of Harch Inc. to talk to him about his two latest media platforms, Circular Economy Hub and Circular Yokohama!
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⭐ Shared in this week’s episode:
Circular Economy Hubhttps://cehub.jp/
Circular Yokohamahttps://circular.yokohama/
Harch Inchttps://harch.jp/
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⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/
Circular Economy in Japanhttps://zenbird.media/circular-economy-in-japan/
More readings about circular economy from Japanhttps://zenbird.media/tag/circular-economy/
Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzlp9ZdV2SiwwdGuBpUGAIVpK6l-RdkNL
This week, we introduce reusable food wraps that can last for last long as one year! Plastic food wraps may become obsolete… We also look at a creative project that turns tweets into prototypes!
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⭐ Shared in this week’s episode:
No more plastic waste with reusable food wrap Good Wrap!https://zenbird.media/no-more-plastic-waste-with-reusable-food-wrap-good-wrap
Art bath bombs and more: when scraps turn Tweets into reality!https://zenbird.media/art-bath-bombs-and-more-when-scraps-turn-tweets-into-reality/
“Ogawa town SDGs x Citizen Project” begins!https://www.town.ogawa.saitama.jp/0000003749.html
Design for Good: Linking and Design Exhibitionhttps://ideasforgood.jp/2020/06/09/design-for-good/
Sustainable Laundry Everyday (MAGURIN)https://www.magurin.com/
Citizenship for Children 2020https://www.pieces.tokyo/citizenship-for-children/2020
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⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/
More readings about upcycling from Japanhttps://zenbird.media/tag/upcycling/
More Art & Design newshttps://zenbird.media/art-design/
Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
As the world population continues to boom, entomophagy (eating insects) is finding a seat in our daily diets. Today, we introduce MUJI’s new cricket crackers, Koorogi Senbei!
We also look at one of the Japanese artisan trade - lacquerware, and how it is playing a role to support Japanese citizens, even this time of the coronavirus outbreak crisis.
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⭐ Shared in this week’s episode:
MUJI leading new Japan food trend with insects snackshttps://zenbird.media/muji-leading-new-japan-food-trend-with-insects-snacks/
Free Wajima Lacquerware rental project adds color to stay home lifestylehttps://zenbird.media/free-wajima-lacquerware-rental-project-adds-color-to-stay-home-lifestyle/
Beppu hotel Sansenkaku in coronavirus related bankruptcyhttp://www.e-obs.com/news/detail.php?id=06080049139&day=20200608
“Bike to” campaign beginshttps://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000059545.html
Reducing wasted textile with “FROM LEFTOVER FABRICS OUR UPCYCLE PROJECT”https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000006099.html
Honen-in Temple’s Zen garden sculpture from upcycled glass bottleshttps://zenbird.media/honen-in-temples-zen-garden-sculpture-from-upcycled-glass-bottles/
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⭐ Additional references:
Zenbird Media Homepagehttps://zenbird.media/
Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Anchor.fmhttps://anchor.fm/zenbird-media
Zen Waves - Good Vibrations from Japan on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOPdeYTeosC9DjPE-tctlg/
And so it begins. A podcast sharing social good from Japan to you, and maybe inspire you along the way! What can you expect from this podcast?