Theoretically, when temperatures are warmer, there is more water vapor in the air, causing more frequent and heavier rain. The rise in the Earth’s surface temperature can also lead to evaporation that can exacerbate droughts. Although scientists...
A small town in Kagoshima is increasing its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Osaki town is located in the eastern Osumi Peninsula, the southern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. It faces the Pacific Ocean, has a little over...
Japanese food is famous worldwide. While it has its share of fast food, the cuisine is also known to be relatively healthy overall. Japanese dishes also have a fair amount of vegetables, depending on what you are eating. Yet despite this, Japan is...
The holiday season is coming, and LEGO is rerunning its annual campaign this year. #BuildtoGive is a charity launched by the LEGO Group in 2017, where anyone can join the fun event by building a Christmas ornament with LEGO bricks at home. For every...
Cotton is one of the main materials used when creating clothing. There is a safe bet that a majority of individuals who have at least one T-shirt, jumper, or pull that is partially made out of the soft and comfy material. However, did you know that...
Making small changes in your day-to-day life can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Given that transportation accounts for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions, revising your transportation habits is a good place to start. Even if...
The increasing greenhouse gas concentration in the air accelerates heat retention, and this has led to climate change. As introduced in “Why are greenhouse gases bad for the atmosphere?” there are three major greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide...
The right balance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere provides a steady climate on Earth. It offers a habitable space to all living things. While the atmosphere retains a certain amount of radiation from the sun by itself, greenhouse gases help...
Job hunting, or shukatsu in Japanese, is a tough and competitive process that many college students go through to get a job offer from top-tier companies in Japan. Every year, as soon as the job-hunting season begins in March, third-year college...
The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for the entire world. In addition to the tragic death toll and number of cases, it has negatively impacted economies and has forced us to adopt stressful lifestyle changes. Japan has thankfully...