The problem of period poverty has received a great deal of public attention in Japan lately. Behind this movement is a voluntary group #Minna no Seiri (Menstruation for Everyone), which has been surveying opinions on the financial burden caused by...
Japan produces over 6 million tonnes of food waste each year, a portion of which is vegetable produce. More often than not, “ugly” vegetables are discarded for their imperfect appearances, ending up as a significant contributor to food...
Did you know that about 70% of LGBT children have experienced bullying at school? It’s challenging to truly understand what LGTB students go through at school, especially during puberty when they start to realize their sexuality. That’s...
After experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, Sendai-city in Miyagi prefecture has been working on creating a disaster-resilient and environmentally-friendly city. To do so, Sendai is strengthening city infrastructure and spreading...
It is important to involve multiple stakeholders for cities to move forward with decarbonization. Hamamatsu-city, Shizuoka prefecture is leading the way with the use of renewable energy generation such as solar. Blessed with more than 2,460 daylight...
Companies that specialize in disposable hygiene products are at the forefront of Japan’s progress toward adopting circular economy approaches. With the largest proportion of elderly adults in the world, Japan is experiencing an increasing amount of...
Japan is known as a group-oriented society that is less individualistic than Western nations. Yet, some Japanese people spend time alone, sometimes due to personal preference. Following behind it is a growing trend of businesses catering to single...
English Hub and Zenbird are collaborating to create English resources while offering an opportunity to learn about SDGs. This would provide extra learning materials for Japanese students who are learning English while learning various topics, such...
The first mobile phones were designed to be solely communication tools. Over time, technology has advanced and transformed how mobile phones are used today. Smartphones today also serve as our wallet, camera, planner and diary. They carry a lot of...
Himi, a small town in Toyama Prefecture along Sea of Japan is known for its 400-years-old fishing culture. Because of its abundance of fish, the locals call the region a “natural fish tank.” Particularly famous is its winter “buri...