Bioplastics are seen as a clean alternative to the utilization of regular plastic. They are typically made from renewable sources such as corn starch, food waste, and vegetable fats and oils. Although this alternative has many pros, it is also...
Climate change is now a problem that the majority of us are currently beginning to recognize. This severe problem, which will continue to escalate, is driving the energy sector to create a more clean, sustainable future that could halt the...
Japan’s world is changing quicker than some may realize. Although it was quite common in the past, there has been a reduction of adults who can care for the elderly, people with disabilities, and family members who become sick. It was once the...
How privileged are we to be able to throw away and discard old and tattered clothing, materialistic possessions, and or older models of tech toys that were once en mode the previous year. It is wild to think that we casually throw out household...
Let’s be clear and straightforward about the subject: Plastics are simply awful. They have only been environmentally detrimental by causing irreversible damage to our oceans, mountain ranges, and our bodies. It is now common knowledge that...
The coronavirus has forced many companies globally to shift their working style. Due to the pandemic, we have seen a rise in both employees and employers working from home. The past year saw “workation” as a buzzword too. However, in...
Awareness regarding gender equality issues in Japan has continuously appeared in the spotlight for several reasons. Although the country has made significant strides to promote equality in the workplace, government and society, the country still...
In the last part of this 3-part series on suicide in Japan, we take a look at how Germany and America has progressed in terms of mental health issues, giving Japan no excuse about lack of solutions. (Here for part 1 and part 2.) Japan is no...
Efforts to lower Japan’s suicide rate became more aggressive in the late 2000s and saw a steady decrease over time. However, COVID-19 has not only stagnated Japan’s economy but is also affecting other facets of Japanese society. The...
This is part one of a 3-part series on suicide in Japan, where we explore where Japan stands on the issue of suicide today. We see a decrease in the numbers in the past decades, but the hidden truth about how it is affecting Japan’s young is a...