Acceptance and safety are two important human needs, especially for young students who are still developing and finding their place in the world. Harassment and bullying at school threaten that sense of safety and can cause lasting harm. What is...
Ever get lost at Shinjuku station, the biggest station in Japan? You might even begin to wonder where the station staff is to ask for directions. Accessibility becomes a more significant topic. Isn’t it more difficult when people who are deaf...
Femtech is a newly coined term that refers to products, software and technologies that cater to women’s wellness and health. From fertility solutions and menstruation to maternal care and menopausal lifestyles, femtech offers assistance to...
COVID-19 has caused sickness, suffering and death in Japan and worldwide. Both the coronavirus itself and efforts to contain it have impacted several areas of society. The pandemic has caused major lifestyle changes and economic damage, with many...
Popular brand People Tree joins in the annual Organic September again, and is using the chance to spread awareness of organic items in Japan. Organic September is popularized by the Soil Association, a British certification body where People Tree...
In October 2020, Japan declared that it will become carbon neutral by 2050; and in April 2021, it announced that it will aim to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by fiscal year 2030 based on fiscal year 2013 levels, as well as continue in...
It is normal for many to feel anxiety and need support when trying to conceive. Of course, in Japan, we have apps for that! Introducing these fertility apps, which provide useful information to understanding our body condition to conceive, and also...
Japan takes another big step towards addressing waste in the fashion industry. Last week, eleven fashion and textile companies cofounded the “Japan Sustainable Fashion Alliance.” This alliance will look at its manufacturing processes, supply chains...
Pads and tampons have been the most standard menstrual supplies for many years. However, with the rise of the femtech industry, more comfortable, sustainable and reliable products are available for those who experience monthly periods. One example...
More than ten years have passed since the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. It was triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, which killed nearly 20,000 people. The second-worst nuclear disaster in history caused...