Sexual health education NPO Pilcon reported that the number of consultation emails from teenagers they had received doubled during last year’s stay-at-home period. Many of those young women also have been facing unwanted pregnancies, and those who...
More than 200,000 child abuse consultations across Japan were reported in 2020 according to a survey. This is the highest number ever. Seventy-two fatalities due to child abuse were reported in 2019-2020, and 28 cases, which accounted for 38.9%...
Art collective teamLab has gained an international reputation for its two inspiring art museums in Tokyo’s Odaiba and Toyosu district, in which visitors can immerse themselves in an illusory world of visuals and sound while relaxing. But few are...
A new Japanese sustainable shoe brand, Oito, launched last Thursday. Through careful selection of sustainable materials and monitoring of the production process, their shoes are friendly to manufacturing partners and the environment. The feature...
Saturday Factory in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, is the base for a group of craftsmen who specialize in creating quality interior goods. They developed the Planklip, a connector that can be used to attach planks and boards to build shelves...
In recent years, more people have started going green in their daily life. Now that consumers must pay for plastic shopping bags in Japan, many are making an effort to reduce their plastic use. For instance, making a change in one’s hair and...
Japan and the rest of the world are ramping up efforts to fight climate change. As part of this, Japan has just released the 6th update of its energy plan, which has an increased focus on renewable energy. Renewables are crucial for reducing carbon...
Among the many aspects of decarbonizing our economies, transportation is a major discussion. However, there is little confidence in Japan fulfilling its October 2020 declaration to achieve zero carbon by 2050. Automakers such as Toyota have...
A Japanese boutique brand Ethical & SEA, run by Flag Co. Ltd., suggests an ethical lifestyle and ideas through their carefully selected items. This Westcoast style-inspired brand focuses on organic and ocean-friendly products. The brand stands...
According to a survey, about 150,000 induced abortions are performed annually (about 400 abortions per day) in Japan. Although there are a few methods, depending on the pregnancy duration, abortion in Japan mostly involves sharp curettage. This...