As the second-largest retail brand in the world, H&M is driven to make more conscious choices aimed at reducing their environmental impact. For example, the brand utilizes green clothing tags that help customers to make eco-friendly choices. The...
In Japan, midwives are usually solely based in hospitals, so women can easily lose touch with them after childbirth. This also means that although midwives are equipped with extensive knowledge about postnatal care, they can’t fully offer...
Japan is notably vulnerable to natural disasters due to its climate and volatile geography. September 1 is designated annually as Disaster Prevention Day. Many disaster prevention training exercises take place nationwide during the week around this...
A carbon offset is a reduction in carbon emissions made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere. In June, Tokyo-based business Afrika Rose, which imports and sells high-quality roses from Kenya, launched a carbon-offset program to...
Organic cotton is one of the most sustainable fabrics around, as it is produced without the use of toxic chemicals. This means it leaves less of an environmental footprint compared to conventional cotton. Cotton farmers also benefit from its...
If you value eco-friendly food production, growing organic vegetables is the ultimate means of achieving that mission. However, organic farming is a niche industry in Japan for two major reasons. First is the seasonal rain in early summer. Sustained...
Have you experienced embarrassing menstruation mishaps, uncomfortable dampness and period blood odor? If you are relying on disposable menstrual pads or tampons, chances are that you have at least one or two scary stories about your menstruation. Be...
As of this month, Japan banned free plastic bags at retail outlets to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable shopping bags to cut down on waste. In response, a Tokyo-based business-to-business company, K.K. Satisfactory, released a 99%...
No matter how many children you have, parenthood always has its challenges. This is especially the case for single mothers in Japan, many of whom also struggle financially. The average annual income of single mothers in Japan is 2.43 million yen...
When it comes to pearls, perfection is the standard, mostly represented by a smooth, round shape. Ise-Shima region in Mie prefecture is known as the birthplace of Japanese pearl cultivation. The calm waters of the intricate coastline provide an...