Harch Inc. is Holding the Release Event for “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO – Connect with brands and enjoy upcycling!
- On 2024/8/7
Are you interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo?
An exciting media event is coming up on August 24 at a sustainable cafe in Tokyo, Japan! This is the release event for Zenbird’s “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO,” a digital guidebook for English speakers.
What is Zenbird?
Zenbird is our sister media operated by Harch Inc..
It is an online media which creates social-good content worth sharing with the world, including a free web magazine in English. With more resources, we can continue to offer the unique content that sets us apart from other media. We are asking for your help us create positive impacts on our society.
About the release event and “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO”
Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO introduces you to remarkable sustainable brands across four essential categories: Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Experience and Shopping. If you are interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo, this is a great opportunity.
“Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” image
Join us for a lively discussion with Japanese sustainable brands, enjoy ethical coffee, and experience upcycling crafts together! Anyone interested in Japan’s sustainable brands and ethical consumption is welcome to join this special event.
Through a talk session about a sustainable brand featured in the guide, enjoying responsibly resourced coffee, and participating in an upcycling workshop, this event allows you to learn about and experience sustainable tourism. Additionally, event participants will receive the guidebook for free as a gift.
Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO introduces you to many of the city’s best sustainable brands across four essential categories: Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Experience and Shopping. If you are interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo, this is a great opportunity.
Anyone interested in Japan’s sustainable brands and ethical consumption is welcome to join this special event. Please resister with the link here (Peatix)!
Who will be sharing at the event?
・BIKAS COFFEE Enthusiast: Aki Miyajima
(Image: BIKAS COFFEE)
・Rinne.bar presenter: Akari Yamaura
(Image: Rinne.bar)
The workshop finished product image (Image: Rinne.bar)
What do we truly need to achieve “sustainable living” today? In the talk session, we’ll hear about the brand’s story, its vision for a sustainable society, and tips for ethical consumption.
In the workshop, participants will experience reviving materials that would have become waste into upcycled creations. You can enjoy Edo culture activities, such as “monkiri-asobi” (traditional paper cutting). There will also be a gift of Rinne.bar’s original envelopes! Also, a cup of coffee by BIKAS COFFEE will be provided.
What we will talk about
- How you can be sustainable unconsciously
- Sustainability can be fun too
- The wide variety of sustainable experiences you can also have in Tokyo
- How you can learn to find sustainable brands too
Recommended to join if you
- are interested in sustainable brands
- are seeking information about sustainable travel
- want an opportunity to connect with sustainable brands personally
- want to make friends interested in making the world a better place
- are interested in ethical consumption
- want to visit a fair trade coffee shop
- want to experience Japanese-inspired upcycling crafts
The event content will be presented in English, or English subtitles if Japanese is spoken. Japanese skills are not required.
Event program (Tentative)
“[Release Event] Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” (90 min.)
1. Intro. – 5 min.
2. Talk session about BIKAS COFFEE and responsible coffee & community building – 20 min.
3. Presentation & Upcycling Workshop by Rinne.bar – 50 min.
4. About “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” – 10 min.
5. Closing – 5 min.
★The Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO will be distributed to all participants digitally at the event.
Event details
Date: August 24, 2024 (3:00 – 4:30 pm JST)
*Admission begins at 2:45 pm
Ticket fee: 3,500 yen (Includes a drink and workshop fee)
Capacity: 10 max.
Register: through Peatix
Language: Operated and presented in English
Host: Zenbird Media
Register: here (Peatix)
Venue: BIKAS COFFEE
1-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station
Map：https://goo.gl/maps/CfWmpNT3nQ1jQHyZ6
BIKAS COFFEE exterior (Image: BIKAS COFFEE)
About BIKAS COFFEE
BIKAS COFFEE is a brand that subtly introduces customers to sustainable coffee through everyday consumption. Without initially highlighting its fair trade or sustainable credentials, the brand aims to seamlessly integrate ethical choices into people’s routines.
The coffee comes from Harpan Village, where agroforestry is used for a more sustainable approach compared to conventional coffee plantations. Despite challenges like transportation and climate change, BIKAS COFFEE is committed to making a positive impact.
On weekdays, it operates as a takeout-only coffee stand.
On weekends, it becomes an open space exclusively for members, where fans who share the brand’s philosophy can attend events. It’s a space where you can enjoy coffee and immerse yourself in the brand’s worldview.
(Image: BIKAS COFFEE)
About Rinne.bar
Rinne.bar is a spot for everyone to enjoy Upcycling DIY projects while drinking and hanging out with your friends, special someone, or even just by yourself.
It began in 2020 in Shin-Okachimachi, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a leading manufacturing district. Rinne.bar has since become a hub for both traditional and modern manufacturing, embodying Japan’s cherished values of “Mottainai,” craftsmanship and environmental consciousness.
True to its name “Rinne,” meaning “reincarnation” in Japanese, the bar serves both novices and experienced crafters alike. Rinne.bar encourages participants to have fun while creating their own projects, blending enjoyment with sustainability.
(Image: Rinne.bar)
Note
・The doors will open 15 min. before the event starts, and the event starts at 3:00 pm. Please be sure to allow yourself time to arrive and settle down.
・Please have your cell phones on silent during the presentations.
・We’d love for you to share your experience at the event on social media. However, please avoid taking pictures of the participants unless you have their consent.
・We cannot refund the ticket fee after the payment process has been completed.
We aim to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience sustainable ideas that are unique to Japan.
Look forward to seeing you at the event!
[Reference] Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo
[Reference] BIKAS COFFEE’s Nepali coffee: when sustainability becomes empowerment
[Reference] Rinne.bar, where drinking and upcycling meet!
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“Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” image[/caption]
Join us for a lively discussion with Japanese sustainable brands, enjoy ethical coffee, and experience upcycling crafts together! Anyone interested in Japan’s sustainable brands and ethical consumption is welcome to join this special event.
Through a talk session about a sustainable brand featured in the guide, enjoying responsibly resourced coffee, and participating in an upcycling workshop, this event allows you to learn about and experience sustainable tourism. Additionally, event participants will receive the guidebook for free as a gift.
Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO introduces you to many of the city’s best sustainable brands across four essential categories: Accommodation, Food & Beverage, Experience and Shopping. If you are interested in exploring sustainable spots in Tokyo, this is a great opportunity.
Anyone interested in Japan’s sustainable brands and ethical consumption is welcome to join this special event. Please resister with the link here (Peatix)!
Who will be sharing at the event?
・BIKAS COFFEE Enthusiast: Aki Miyajima [caption id='attachment_17962' align='aligncenter' width='716']
(Image: BIKAS COFFEE)[/caption]
・Rinne.bar presenter: Akari Yamaura
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(Image: Rinne.bar)[/caption]
[caption id='attachment_17966' align='aligncenter' width='716']
The workshop finished product image (Image: Rinne.bar)[/caption]
What do we truly need to achieve “sustainable living” today? In the talk session, we’ll hear about the brand’s story, its vision for a sustainable society, and tips for ethical consumption.
In the workshop, participants will experience reviving materials that would have become waste into upcycled creations. You can enjoy Edo culture activities, such as “monkiri-asobi” (traditional paper cutting). There will also be a gift of Rinne.bar’s original envelopes! Also, a cup of coffee by BIKAS COFFEE will be provided.
What we will talk about
- How you can be sustainable unconsciously
- Sustainability can be fun too
- The wide variety of sustainable experiences you can also have in Tokyo
- How you can learn to find sustainable brands too
Recommended to join if you
- are interested in sustainable brands
- are seeking information about sustainable travel
- want an opportunity to connect with sustainable brands personally
- want to make friends interested in making the world a better place
- are interested in ethical consumption
- want to visit a fair trade coffee shop
- want to experience Japanese-inspired upcycling crafts
Event program (Tentative)
“[Release Event] Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” (90 min.) 1. Intro. – 5 min. 2. Talk session about BIKAS COFFEE and responsible coffee & community building – 20 min. 3. Presentation & Upcycling Workshop by Rinne.bar – 50 min. 4. About “Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO” – 10 min. 5. Closing – 5 min. ★The Sustainable City Guide: TOKYO will be distributed to all participants digitally at the event.
Event details
Date: August 24, 2024 (3:00 – 4:30 pm JST) *Admission begins at 2:45 pm Ticket fee: 3,500 yen (Includes a drink and workshop fee) Capacity: 10 max. Register: through Peatix Language: Operated and presented in English Host: Zenbird Media Register: here (Peatix) Venue: BIKAS COFFEE 1-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station Map：https://goo.gl/maps/CfWmpNT3nQ1jQHyZ6 [caption id='attachment_17971' align='aligncenter' width='716']
BIKAS COFFEE exterior (Image: BIKAS COFFEE)[/caption]
About BIKAS COFFEE
BIKAS COFFEE is a brand that subtly introduces customers to sustainable coffee through everyday consumption. Without initially highlighting its fair trade or sustainable credentials, the brand aims to seamlessly integrate ethical choices into people’s routines. The coffee comes from Harpan Village, where agroforestry is used for a more sustainable approach compared to conventional coffee plantations. Despite challenges like transportation and climate change, BIKAS COFFEE is committed to making a positive impact. On weekdays, it operates as a takeout-only coffee stand. On weekends, it becomes an open space exclusively for members, where fans who share the brand’s philosophy can attend events. It’s a space where you can enjoy coffee and immerse yourself in the brand’s worldview. [caption id='attachment_17978' align='aligncenter' width='716'] (Image: BIKAS COFFEE)[/caption]
About Rinne.bar
Rinne.bar is a spot for everyone to enjoy Upcycling DIY projects while drinking and hanging out with your friends, special someone, or even just by yourself. It began in 2020 in Shin-Okachimachi, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a leading manufacturing district. Rinne.bar has since become a hub for both traditional and modern manufacturing, embodying Japan’s cherished values of “Mottainai,” craftsmanship and environmental consciousness. True to its name “Rinne,” meaning “reincarnation” in Japanese, the bar serves both novices and experienced crafters alike. Rinne.bar encourages participants to have fun while creating their own projects, blending enjoyment with sustainability. [caption id='attachment_17980' align='aligncenter' width='716'] (Image: Rinne.bar)[/caption]
Note
・The doors will open 15 min. before the event starts, and the event starts at 3:00 pm. Please be sure to allow yourself time to arrive and settle down. ・Please have your cell phones on silent during the presentations. ・We’d love for you to share your experience at the event on social media. However, please avoid taking pictures of the participants unless you have their consent. ・We cannot refund the ticket fee after the payment process has been completed. We aim to connect with readers and be a helpful platform for them to live better, more enriched lives through the community. We offer opportunities to deepen understanding and experience sustainable ideas that are unique to Japan. Look forward to seeing you at the event! [Reference] Zenbird releases Sustainable City Guidebook for eco-friendly travel in Tokyo [Reference] BIKAS COFFEE’s Nepali coffee: when sustainability becomes empowerment [Reference] Rinne.bar, where drinking and upcycling meet!" target="_blank">
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