Unstereotype Alliance is an initiative convened by UN Women— the United Nations entity for Gender Equality—to eradicate negative gender-based stereotypes in all media and advertising content. Expressing support for their effort, Japan’s...
From January 6, Tokyo and its neighboring prefectures entered its second lockdown due to COVID-19. The lockdown announced on this occasion is somewhat “softer” compared to the earlier one and does not include the closure of schools. Even...
weMORI, an app that aims to make protecting and restoring forests fun, easy and accessible for everyone with just one tap on your mobile phone, delivered its beta public launch last month. Users can make donations to forest actions needed around the...
On Oct. 30, on the occasion of International Girls Day Month, NGO Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) released a series of digital manga. They depict various problems Japanese women are facing today as...
A Tokyo company that upcycles used kimono fabric has won an EcoPro Award for a circular economy initiative that passes on an aspect of culture. Nihon Reuse System received the excellence award for its “ohariko jigyou,” or seamstress...
Work as a narrator is difficult for visually impaired people, even if they had the talent. There are several hurdles they have to overcome. However, three sisters—Yukari Aramaki, Kotone Chen and Taki Miyagi—who have blind parents, stood up to these...
The popular vending machines in Japan has found another purpose. Today in Tokyo, there is a “SALAD STAND” vending machine that sells salads 24 hours a day. It is developed by KOMPEITO Inc. in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, which...
Electric kickboard scooters are rapidly becoming popular as a form of environmentally less impactful transportation, especially in European countries and the United States. However, in Japan, strict road traffic regulations have prevented them from...
Popular American outdoor clothing and gear maker Patagonia Inc., for the silent sports including climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, has long been known for its leadership in taking action to reduce environmental impact. With a mission...
The modern world has become so convenient with computers situated in every home and office. But when it comes to discarding them, they become somewhat of a burden. Many people are lost when their computers break down, not knowing what to do with...