In Japan, where the birth rate is declining and the population is aging, the problem of akiya (vacant houses) has become a serious issue in recent years. According to the Japanese government, the number of akiya in Japan increased by about 1.9 times...
When having a baby, life changes significantly. It is normal to feel anxious about raising a kid. Especially when going out with a baby, parents may feel even more worried about feeding, changing diapers and so on. As in other countries, public...
Relative poverty is a problem not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. Relative poverty refers to being poorer than the majority of people in a country or region compared to absolute poverty, which is the inability to meet...
Our closets often get filled with clothes we no longer wear but do not throw away. In such cases, why not consider selling them instead of throwing them away? Some clothes may not fetch a price, but others may be valuated with a surprisingly high...
Japan’s food system is highly dependent on imports and has a self-sufficiency ratio of just 38% on a caloric basis. On top of this, Japanese households on average throw away almost 40% of edible food. Shifting Japan’s food system to a more circular...
“When he told me that he was pregnant, I unintentionally asked if it’s really mine.” “It’s usually the man asking that.” This is a subtle conversation between the main character’s female partner and her friend, and I think these two lines represent...
Zenbird Media held the event “Japanese plant-based cooking Shojin Ryori and sustainable spirit” on October 17 with Akasaka Teran. We welcomed Masami Asao, a shojin ryori instructor and Buddhist monk, as a guest. The event focused on sustainability...
*This article contains affiliate links. Welcome to the third edition of the genderless fashion series! Are you looking for genderless underwear brands from Japan? Underwear is probably the most gender-aware type of clothing. These genderless...
October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Economic disparity is also increasing in Japan. One in seven people lives in relative poverty according to the comprehensive survey of living conditions by Ministry of Health...
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has created an English-language digital pamphlet entitled “EXPLORE DEEPER” that introduces sustainable travel experiences in Japan. The pamphlet introduces 50 sustainable facilities and...