The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer if given appropriately. The government’s HPV vaccination policy The Japanese government made the decision to resume the...
If you have traveled by train in Japan, you may have heard in-car or -station announcements relating to assisting passengers, such as “okyakusama goannnaichu desu.” Station staff use the announcements to communicate when helping...
The number of women who have had a breast cancer screening in Japan significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening rate nationwide dropped by 30% in 2020. Mothers with small children are even more hesitant to visit clinics and...
In a country with high life expectancy and advanced medicine, Japan has a major deficiency in its approach to mental health issues. “People are dying from illnesses we have treatments for,” Vickie Skorji, Director of TELL Lifeline, says. WHO (World...
Did the concept of sustainable living emerge because of the challenges now facing our planet, or has it been around for centuries? Clearly, we are not the first ones in history to feel uneasy about our health and the environment, though the...
Christmas is a popular event and celebrated nationally in Japan, but the concept of giving during the event still has room to grow. Book Santa project hopefully inspires those who want to give during the holiday season. Book Santa started in 2017 as...
Revitalizing farming is considered one of the keys to Japan’s self-sustainable future. However, the agricultural challenges which the nation has been facing are serious, such as the decline in the number of farmers because of the aging population...
Is working long hours for a company a thing of the past in Japan? The answer is, not yet, but it seems that one by one, industries have started to reform various systems and expectations in an attempt to improve employees’ work-life balance. Qnoir...
Although DIY has been a trend in recent years in Japan, taking electrical devices or home appliances to repair shops is still the norm for out-of-order products. In this area of daily life, most Japanese people tend to rely on professionals as often...
Outings with children can be both exciting and challenging, but regardless, things rarely go exactly according to plan. The stress of unexpected occurrences is even greater for parents of children with special needs. Challenged Creative Project run...