In recent years, the idea of circular economy has been gradually attracting attention in Japan. Circular economy refers to the closed circuit of consumption, where waste is not produced and additional resources are not introduced. To realize...
NPO Nijiiro Diversity and NPO ReBit published the “Rainbow Safeguarding” in June, which includes guidelines and a code of conduct to protect LGBTQ+ children, youth and people around them in Japan. These guidelines assist organizations...
Female contraceptives allow women to take charge of their health and reproductive rights. Women need to be able to choose the most suitable method based on their lifestyle, health conditions and preferences. However, the reality in Japan is that...
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...
DATAFLUCT Inc. in Japan has entered into a partnership with Doconomy from Sweden to develop solutions for businesses and their customers to visualize their environmental impact when they use make purchases. The partnership will create a new green...
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...
For vegans who are cheese lovers, there’s great news! “TOKYO VEG LIFE”, a YouTube channel based in Minato Ward, Tokyo that focuses on vegan, yoga and ecofriendliness, has produced a sustainable vegan cheese brand under the name...
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...
Emergency contraception (EC), also known as the morning after pill, reduces a woman’s risk of getting pregnant by preventing or delaying ovulation. When taken within 72 hours of intercourse, this kind of contraception can prevent more than 80%...
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...