GOOD NATURE STATION's "Environmental Month 2026" Kicks Off with Experiential Events like Plogging and Farm Tours!
GOOD NATURE STATION, operated by BioStyle Co., Ltd., is launching "Environmental Month 2026" in June, featuring experiential events such as plogging, farm tours, and kintsugi workshops, alongside a limited marche aimed at waste reduction. The theme is to enjoy and start doing good for the Earth, offering diverse programs.
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GOOD NATURE STATION (hereinafter GNS), a complex commercial facility operated by BioStyle Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Takeshi Yamashita), will launch a cross-facility promotion themed "~Environmental Month 2026~ Start doing good for the Earth by having fun." in conjunction with June's "Environmental Month" advocated by the Ministry of the Environment.
Kyoto has long embraced the wisdom of respecting nature and incorporating it into daily life. Enjoying eco-friendly products and activities actually enriches and comforts our daily lives. GNS annually sets aside June as a period to re-engage with environmental issues. This year, we will host a variety of events that anyone can comfortably participate in, such as "Plogging," which combines jogging and litter picking, "Farm Tours" to visit producers, and "Kintsugi" to learn from Japanese wisdom.
Furthermore, as an environmental action through shopping, we announce the holding of a limited marche "Mottainai Ichi" aimed at reducing waste, and a package renewal for our upcycled product "Cacao Tea" to reduce its environmental impact.
■ Activities to connect with nature and move your body (Experiences/Tours)
・hylo × Kyoto Plogging Association × GNS Plogging DAY
Following last year, we will again hold "Plogging," a Swedish sport that combines litter picking (PlockaUpp) and jogging. Wearing "hylo," a sustainable shoe brand making its first appearance in Japan, participants will enjoy a refreshing run through the streets of Kyoto, achieving both comfortable exercise and environmental contribution.
Date: June 20 (Sat) 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Meeting/Dismissal: 1F Main Plaza "MAENIWA"
Fee: Free
Omi Sonoda Farm Producer Visit Tour
This tour offers a hands-on experience of a unique circular model where food waste generated within the facility is composted, and the resulting fertilizer is used to grow "Enkoumai" rice. Through a lecture by Chairman Sonoda of Omi Sonoda Farm, a visit to the rice paddies, and a tasting comparison of two types of rice, participants can deeply feel the food cycle.
Date: May 13 (Wed) and June 10 (Wed), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day
Venue: Omi Sonoda Farm (Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture) *Meet and dismiss at the venue
Fee: 1,200 yen (tax included) *Transportation not included
■ Exhibitions and Workshops to learn Japanese wisdom and circulation (Culture/Learning)
"Mokuwaku®" Connecting Forms of Circulation Exhibition & Workshop
An exhibition of "Mokuwaku®," furniture made from domestic timber that can change shape to suit one's lifestyle, like building blocks. Models from Kyoto Prefecture and timber from various regions nationwide will be displayed, along with a diagnostic game to find the region and tree species that suit you! During the period, workshops will also be held where participants can interact with wood alongside artisans from the production areas.
Date: May 23 (Sat) - June 28 (Sun)
Venue: 4F "GALLERY" / 4F "Workshop Table"
Workshop Information: ① Woodburning Welcome Board Making (May 30, 1,500 yen)
② Small Item Making with Kyoto Cedar (June 6, 1,500 yen) Held at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Required time: ① 30-45 minutes, ② 45-60 minutes)
Kintsugi Experience Session by Hotel Staff
Even the tea utensils used in the guest rooms of GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO are carefully passed down after being repaired with kintsugi. This is a free experience session where hotel staff will assist participants in repairing their broken pottery using simple kintsugi.
Date: June 13 (Sat) and June 28 (Sun), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM each day
Venue: 4F "Workshop Table"
Fee: Free
Kawakami Chayaten Unused Tea Leaf Workshop
Kawakami Chayaten, a herbal tea specialty store in Kameoka, Kyoto. Participants will learn about the background of unused resources and compare two types of tea that balance mind and body. They can also experience making traditional incense "Neriko" with tea grounds and plum honey. The workshop includes the handmade incense, a special bookmark, and a tea leaf souvenir.
Date: May 5 (Tue/Holiday) 11:00 AM - / 2:00 PM - (Required time: approx. 60 minutes)
Venue: 4F "Workshop Table"
Fee: 3,800 yen (tax included)
*For details on how to apply for the experiential programs (plogging, farm tours, various workshops) listed in this release, please check our website after May 1.
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■ Deliciously and Enjoyably Reduce Waste! Limited Marche & Special Menu (Food/Shopping)
Mottainai Ichi (Waste Not Market)
This is an annual limited marche offering items that are difficult to sell normally due to damaged packaging or old specifications, but are perfectly fine in quality, at special prices. Hotel amenities are also scheduled to appear this year. Enjoyable and affordable shopping contributes to waste reduction.
Date: June 6 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: 1F Main Plaza "MAENIWA"
Natsumikan Cocktail "Natsuiro"
Born from a project to revitalize an orchard in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which was becoming abandoned, with new farmers.
Kyoto has long embraced the wisdom of respecting nature and incorporating it into daily life. Enjoying eco-friendly products and activities actually enriches and comforts our daily lives. GNS annually sets aside June as a period to re-engage with environmental issues. This year, we will host a variety of events that anyone can comfortably participate in, such as "Plogging," which combines jogging and litter picking, "Farm Tours" to visit producers, and "Kintsugi" to learn from Japanese wisdom.
Furthermore, as an environmental action through shopping, we announce the holding of a limited marche "Mottainai Ichi" aimed at reducing waste, and a package renewal for our upcycled product "Cacao Tea" to reduce its environmental impact.
■ Activities to connect with nature and move your body (Experiences/Tours)
・hylo × Kyoto Plogging Association × GNS Plogging DAY
Following last year, we will again hold "Plogging," a Swedish sport that combines litter picking (PlockaUpp) and jogging. Wearing "hylo," a sustainable shoe brand making its first appearance in Japan, participants will enjoy a refreshing run through the streets of Kyoto, achieving both comfortable exercise and environmental contribution.
Date: June 20 (Sat) 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Meeting/Dismissal: 1F Main Plaza "MAENIWA"
Fee: Free
Omi Sonoda Farm Producer Visit Tour
This tour offers a hands-on experience of a unique circular model where food waste generated within the facility is composted, and the resulting fertilizer is used to grow "Enkoumai" rice. Through a lecture by Chairman Sonoda of Omi Sonoda Farm, a visit to the rice paddies, and a tasting comparison of two types of rice, participants can deeply feel the food cycle.
Date: May 13 (Wed) and June 10 (Wed), 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day
Venue: Omi Sonoda Farm (Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture) *Meet and dismiss at the venue
Fee: 1,200 yen (tax included) *Transportation not included
■ Exhibitions and Workshops to learn Japanese wisdom and circulation (Culture/Learning)
"Mokuwaku®" Connecting Forms of Circulation Exhibition & Workshop
An exhibition of "Mokuwaku®," furniture made from domestic timber that can change shape to suit one's lifestyle, like building blocks. Models from Kyoto Prefecture and timber from various regions nationwide will be displayed, along with a diagnostic game to find the region and tree species that suit you! During the period, workshops will also be held where participants can interact with wood alongside artisans from the production areas.
Date: May 23 (Sat) - June 28 (Sun)
Venue: 4F "GALLERY" / 4F "Workshop Table"
Workshop Information: ① Woodburning Welcome Board Making (May 30, 1,500 yen)
② Small Item Making with Kyoto Cedar (June 6, 1,500 yen) Held at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (Required time: ① 30-45 minutes, ② 45-60 minutes)
Kintsugi Experience Session by Hotel Staff
Even the tea utensils used in the guest rooms of GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO are carefully passed down after being repaired with kintsugi. This is a free experience session where hotel staff will assist participants in repairing their broken pottery using simple kintsugi.
Date: June 13 (Sat) and June 28 (Sun), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM each day
Venue: 4F "Workshop Table"
Fee: Free
Kawakami Chayaten Unused Tea Leaf Workshop
Kawakami Chayaten, a herbal tea specialty store in Kameoka, Kyoto. Participants will learn about the background of unused resources and compare two types of tea that balance mind and body. They can also experience making traditional incense "Neriko" with tea grounds and plum honey. The workshop includes the handmade incense, a special bookmark, and a tea leaf souvenir.
Date: May 5 (Tue/Holiday) 11:00 AM - / 2:00 PM - (Required time: approx. 60 minutes)
Venue: 4F "Workshop Table"
Fee: 3,800 yen (tax included)
*For details on how to apply for the experiential programs (plogging, farm tours, various workshops) listed in this release, please check our website after May 1.
View Details
■ Deliciously and Enjoyably Reduce Waste! Limited Marche & Special Menu (Food/Shopping)
Mottainai Ichi (Waste Not Market)
This is an annual limited marche offering items that are difficult to sell normally due to damaged packaging or old specifications, but are perfectly fine in quality, at special prices. Hotel amenities are also scheduled to appear this year. Enjoyable and affordable shopping contributes to waste reduction.
Date: June 6 (Sat) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: 1F Main Plaza "MAENIWA"
Natsumikan Cocktail "Natsuiro"
Born from a project to revitalize an orchard in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which was becoming abandoned, with new farmers.