As the G7 Hiroshima Summit approached, civil society organizations worldwide convened under the Civil 7 (C7) umbrella, holding their summit at Tokyo’s Prince Hotel on 13 and 14 April. This gathering saw over 700 representatives from 72...
In the world of global business, decisions ripple outward, affecting not just the bottom line but the lives of countless individuals. In Myanmar, an energy project with a shadowed past is now at the center of a debate about corporate responsibility...
The “Don’t abstain, women! We have the power to change tomorrow – 77th anniversary event of women’s suffrage” event was held on April 10. The event was organized by Japan’s Parité Campaign Executive Committee and...
In many cases, malt lees—by-products that emerge when beer is brewed—are thrown away as industrial waste. But VOYAGER BREWING, a brewery in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, has found a way to upcycle them into delicious “GRANOLA BARS”...
US environmental NGO Rainforest Action Network (RAN), along with other NGOs, released a new report last new titled “Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2023: Bankrolling Climate Chaos” (14th edition). This comprehensive analysis on banking for...
On average, Japanese women spend 4,576 yen a month on cosmetics, but a whopping 86.3% of users throw cosmetics away without using them up, according to a survey of 5,000 people by MÅNGATA Corp. The company also found that the top five domestic...
In the humble Japanese town of Onga, situated in the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Boshimo Inc., the creator of the innovative maternal and child health app, “Boshimo,” is partnering with the town to launch a localized version of...
In recent years, more and more people have become interested in women’s wellness. Accordingly, femtech is becoming popular as a supporting tool to address physical and mental problems that women are facing. Although femtech generally refers to...
“Men work, women take care of the home.” In 2023, these words may evoke a strong sense of discomfort for many. According to a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount of time fathers spend on childcare is...
Cherry blossom season is one of the most beloved times of year in Japan, drawing tourists from around the world to witness the breathtaking beauty of the Sakura trees in full bloom. However, in recent years, the timing and duration of cherry blossom...