BEE Japan

Black Bean Salsa
(2)     16 oz    cans     Black Beans, drained
(2)      8 oz    cans     Corn, drained
(2)     16 oz    cans     Tomatoes w/ diced Jalapenos, drained
(1)     Bunch     Green Onions, diced or one Sweet Onion
(1)     each         Yellow, Green and Red Pepper, seeded & diced
(2)     Cups         Tomato, [...]

As people who’ve been watching our updates and reading about our events here on the site know, I went this past weekend to Sabae, Fukui, to help host a clean-up with friend and BEE Supporter, Taisuke Fukuno of Jig.jp.  Taisuke has been an eager supporter of BEE for the past two years, and he wanted [...]

I found this daruma at one of WE21 Japan’s recycle/reused shops in Kanagawa a few weeks ago.  When I saw it sitting on the shelf I knew this head-hunter’s prize had been placed in my path for a reason–this daruma was the wish I had been working toward for the past several months.  When I [...]

 I’ve had a bit more training for the cross country ride than usual this, my first week being car-less. The safety certification recently expired on my car, leaving me to dive head first into an all-biking lifestyle, ready or not. I ride to all five of my elementary schools (a different one each day) sometime [...]

Another important petition from Avaaz.
Dear friends,
In the next few days, PM Aso will set a strong or weak climate target that will kick-start or unravel Japanese and global efforts to fight climate change. We urgently need 10,000 citizens to sign the petition calling for strong targets and responsible climate leadership. Sign below and forward this [...]

Now that we’re all up and loaded…
Hello everyone, Winston here. This is a poetic style documentary video I created for school a few months ago. It is centered on the morning bicycle commute in Tokyo’s suburban communities, as it is an important part of life for many people living here. Enjoy!!!