The fight against climate change requires a radical shift in the energy sources we use. Changing to sustainable energy is a massive undertaking. Investing in green energy and withdrawing investments from fossil fuels are both crucial. The goals...
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious set of objectives established in 2015 to improve life on earth. The SDGs include both environmental goals such as clean energy and social goals such as eliminating poverty. Of...
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals were established in 2015. The SDGs are an ambitious set of objectives for improving life on our planet. Among many other things, this includes dealing with poverty, promoting clean energy and...
Fireflies are an important symbol in Japanese culture. Many people overseas are familiar with The Grave of the Fireflies, the famous Ghibli film that takes place in World War II. However, fireflies are also used in art, poetry, music and even in...
Technology and mass production help provide food for people in Japan and all over the world. However, it also comes with drawbacks for the environment. Current methods of food production contribute to global warming in various ways. Raising cattle...
Climate change can upset the balance of ecosystems throughout the world. One aspect of an environment impacted by global warming can cause a chain reaction and several other effects that can be hard to control. Coral reefs are one of the most...
The world is facing many environmental problems, and Japan is no exception. The country’s rich biodiversity is at risk due to climate change and other human activities. In fact, as an island nation, it faces rising sea levels and more intense...
Japan is well-known overseas for its modern technology and bustling metropolises. Many people are drawn to the country for its products and popular culture, and a large portion of tourists visit major cities such as Tokyo. However, nature is a...
Japan’s problems with its declining birthrate and greying population are well known. Nearly a third of its population is 65 or older, and the population has continued to decline for the past decade. Rural areas are especially hard hit as younger...
Economic downturns are difficult for anyone, and this is especially true for people working in the arts. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy in Japan and the rest of the world. Japanese artisans have been especially hard hit...