Japan has handled the coronavirus pandemic relatively well. While it has stumbled in some ways, the official infection and death rate has not been as high as in other countries. Many factors have contributed to this success, though Japan’s nurses...
The coronavirus pandemic has had severe effects on Japan and the rest of the world. The most devastating impacts are, of course, the millions who have succumbed to or have been infected with the disease. While Japan has fared better than other...
While Japan has made some progress in terms of gender equality, there is still much that can be done. Japanese workplaces still discriminate based on gender and expect women to take lesser roles or different career paths than men. In no place is...
There are children worldwide who, for whatever reason, cannot be raised by their birth parents. These reasons can include unwanted pregnancies, financial struggles or helping the children escape abusive environments. Regardless, it is vital that...
Tokyo is known for its bustling streets and traditional culture. One may think of famous sights such as Meiji Shrine and Tokyo Skytree as the city’s attractions. There are plenty of other lesser-known areas with their own unique history that...
Japan lags behind other countries in animal welfare initiatives. While there is a growing awareness, there are also plenty of controversial practices related to animals. These include whaling, the treatment of farm and zoo animals and other issues...
Climate change impacts our lives in ways big and small. We usually think of the most extreme effects of global warming, such as harsher weather and rising sea levels. Yet, it can also cause damage in smaller and more subtle ways. Food production is...
Young people worldwide are no longer tolerating a lack of action on climate change. They are taking action to ensure they can have a safe and sustainable future. The most notable example is Greta Thunberg, one of many leading climate activists in...
Global warming often brings to mind its most extreme and dangerous effects. Many of us rightfully think of deadly heatwaves and rising seawater levels. Yet climate change also causes other problems that are more subtle but still damaging. Japanese...
Climate change is a crisis that we are experiencing now, and it will only get worse in the future if action is not taken. We are already seeing a global increase in extreme weather such as heatwaves and severe storms. While not every instance of...