What if your daily soap told a story? Kurofune Soap blends Yokohama’s rich port history with today’s circular mindset. Crafted from used cooking oil collected locally, these handmade soaps aren’t just eco-friendly—they’re conversation starters. Each bar is shaped like the iconic “black ships” (Kurofune), connecting the past and present through a refreshing, sustainable experience. Take…
We have added a new circular project “Seyamitsu Lab” in our database. What if beekeeping could help revitalize a neighborhood? Seyamitsu Lab is turning that question into reality. Launched by local youth in Yokohama’s Seya Ward, the Lab is using honey production and community collaboration to build a model of circular living—where people, nature, and…
Circular Yokohama has entered into an agreement with Yokohama City, Yokohama Living Lab Support Office (Representative Director: Yuki Kawahara) and Yokohama Community Design Lab (Representative Directors: Yuki Sugiura and Yuka Mori). The agreement is to promote the circular economy by a public-private partnership through the Living Labs in Yokohama. It aims to contribute to the…
