ZENBIRD

Discovering a Sustainable Future from Japan

What is Zenbird?

Zenbird is an online magazine with a unique editorial focus on social good ideas and practices in Japan. It covers social startups, non-profits and local policies solving social issues with unique, innovative ideas and solutions. It also introduces sustainable lifestyle tips which are deeply rooted in Japanese traditional culture.

“Zen” means “Goodness” in Japan. We named our website with a hope that socially good ideas throughout Japan will fly to the world like a “Bird”, and bring attention to attractive features of our country.

Zenbird.media

A media platform sharing Japan’s sustainability to the world

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URL：https://zenbird.media/

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Zenbird.life

A portal to sustainable experiences in Japan

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LATEST

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Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo

  • On Jul 3, 2024
Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has been sharing Japan’s sustainable initiatives with the world for years now. It is now introducing the “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” an English-language guidebook aimed at promoting eco-friendly travel in the bustling capital. As Japan continues to experience a surge in inbound tourism, the demand for sustainable tourism […]
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Zenbird leads Kyoto Sustainable Tour, highlighting Edo Period circular economy practices

  • On Jun 7, 2024
Zenbird hosted professors and students from Chiang Mai University on a tour of Kyoto to visit stores that are committed to sustainability. Zenbird, operated by Harch, is an English-language web magazine that shares sustainable ideas and initiatives from Japan. Learning about consumption, in particular circular consumption, helps us move the world in the better direction, […]
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SRA Japan and Zenbird team up to promote sustainable dining options

  • On Jun 5, 2024
Zenbird, an online magazine operated by Harch, has entered a partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association Japan (SRA Japan). This collaboration aims to highlight sustainable dining options by featuring an extensive list of vetted restaurants on Zenbird’s dedicated platform, Zenbird.Life. The need for sustainability has become increasingly vital in our daily choices. This partnership thus […]
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TEAM

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Roger Ong
Zenbird Media Editor-in-Chief

Believes in the good in this world. Exploring uniquely Japanese solutions that can tackle global issues.

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Tomoyo Matsuda
Chief Sustainability Officer

Worked in a publisher. Raised her kids in the U.S. for 1 year, and hope to produce the contents which are helpful for foreigners.

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Aya Mishina
Editor

Worked as an elementary teacher in US for 5 years. She’s been a foreign student advisor at a Japanese university. Mother of one.

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Kimika Tonuma
IDEAS FOR GOOD Co Editor-in-Chief

In charge of editing IDEAS FOR GOOD. A creator fluent in 4 different languages, and a passion for adventures in unknown places.