As we age, it is natural to be concerned about one’s health. One of the biggest and unavoidable concerns for women is menopausal transition. Most women suffer from physical and mental issues between the ages of 45 to 55 though the symptoms are...
Today, at least 720 million people, which means one in nine people, are estimated to be hungry in the world. You might think that hunger and malnutrition are issues limited to poverty areas. However, there are concerns about food shortages and price...
Among the G7, Japan’s progress on gender and equality is the slowest. On the progress of LGBT, it is the only country among the seven that does not allow same-sex marriages and civil unions. Japan is also ranked last among the seven (and 116th...
Ever since the pandemic, people who go on workation have increased. Workation is a vacation style that allows you to work remotely while integrating elements of leisure. The good part about workation is that you can relax and be more productive at...
From 26 October to 6 November, Patagonia will hold their Worn Wear tour along surf areas, offering repairing services to your favorite ocean wear. Like its predecessors, the “Worn Wear Surf Tour” is a traveling repair service to fix torn clothes and...
*This article contains affiliate links. “There is a fortune in leftovers” is a famous Japanese proverb. Tofu, miso, soy sauce, soy milk, natto and other foods made from soybeans are indispensable to the Japanese diet. However, did you know...
In recent years, initiatives related to diversity have been under active discussion worldwide. In the area of design, there is a search for ways to make design easy to use for people of various backgrounds. For example, universal design is a method...
It is estimated that at least 720 million people in the world are currently unable to eat enough food. In other words, about 1 in 9 people are considered to be hungry. The rising costs of food shortages are beginning to directly affect even the...
What kind of accommodation can you call sustainable? What are the standards? There are many things to consider around traveling if you have concerns for environmental issues. It may be difficult to pick your perfect accommodation that covers all the...
Like other countries, fast fashion in Japan is testing the balance between people’s love of fashion and their commitment to protecting the environment. Known for being highly fashion conscious, the Japanese public is also viewed as having a...