In Japan, social awareness about developmental disorders in adulthood is on the rise, due to such coverage by TV shows and books in recent years. Developmental disorders are a group of conditions resulting from abnormal brain development. These...
Is working long hours for a company a thing of the past in Japan? The answer is, not yet, but it seems that one by one, industries have started to reform various systems and expectations in an attempt to improve employees’ work-life balance. Qnoir...
Vegan and vegetarian diets have increased over the past years around the world. The number of the vegan tourists visiting Japan is increasing, however, yet Japanese restaurants are still behind in the vegan movement. Given that more international...
STRIPE International Inc. (hereinafter STRIPE) is a mother company of multiple popular fashion brands in Japan. It is a Japanese SPA (specialty retailer of private label apparel), a company which designs, manufactures and sells its products. (Major...
Outdoor clothing store, Patagonia International Inc., which operates 22 stores in Japan, announced that it will abolish the use of plastic shopping bags from April 1st, 2020. Japan has shared a global goal at the G20 Osaka summit in June this year...
Surrounded by the resplendent nature of the Northern Alps, Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture attracts mountaineers in summer and skiers/snowboarders in winter. This beautiful village will welcome a new luxury wellness retreat Haluta Hakuba in...
Japanese companies are becoming even more aware with the effects of climate change, and how we as humans can play an integral role in preventing crisis to further damage our planet. These companies are changing the way they contemplate how their...
Japan is an island surrounded by the sea, which is why its most famous cuisine, sushi, is relished around the globe. But what if global warming shows no signs of stopping and ocean habitats and living environment are continuously affected by climate...
DATAFLUCT, Inc., a Japanese startup, recruited partners in October for their new data service called ‘DATAFLUCT foodloss’. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food loss and boost profit margin at grocery retailers across the country. AI...
There is a growing consciousness in people to contribute back to society in Japan. According to a poll conducted by the government in 2014, 66.1% of its participants indicated that they have the desire to contribute back to society. However, only a...