Social Innovation Japan

Japan’s Omi merchants lived by the philosophy of ‘Sanpo Yoshi’ — a commitment to responsible business that we can all learn from today.

$30,000. 30 days. 1 mission. What I learnt from running a Kickstarter campaign that was funded in 48 hours.

Launching something is never easy. Here are some important (and sometimes painful) lessons I’ve learnt building mymizu.

Organisations tackling today’s biggest problems deserve a name that recognises their true value, not just a tax classification.

How do you take Circular Economy out of theory and into the market? And what is happening in Japan? We take a look at both questions.

Stay connected even when communication lines are down

In June 2019, one of Japan’s largest retailers — convenience store chain Seven Eleven — announced that it will be replacing the packaging…

There’s only 1 stretch of road where the traffic lights are always green. This is the story of Fukushima and its gradual revival in 2018.

How can blockchain be used for social good, and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Case studies from in and out of Japan.