How privileged are we to be able to throw away and discard old and tattered clothing, materialistic possessions, and or older models of tech toys that were once en mode the previous year. It is wild to think that we casually throw out household...
The rainy season in Japan may pose an inconvenience for many, but it gives the Kyoto townhouses a welcoming, rustic atmosphere. That is the feeling one gets as they walk into the pathway tucked between the row of traditional Kyoto machiya (wooden...
The clothes you wear significantly affect the environment. Today, the fashion industry faces fuel problems during making clothes, not to mention energy problems when they get transported. Even if the clothes are made and transported, a percentage of...
Ever wished you knew when exactly your next period would come? Period tracking apps are designed with an algorithm that learns to generate accurate predictions of ovulation, optimal days for conception and the next date of the period after receiving...
Let’s be clear and straightforward about the subject: Plastics are simply awful. They have only been environmentally detrimental by causing irreversible damage to our oceans, mountain ranges, and our bodies. It is now common knowledge that...
Compared to a few years ago, there is more awareness of environmental and social issues in Japan. Alongside the pandemic also came the opportunity for Japanese society to reassess relationships with nature and the need for sustainability. More and...
Contraceptive pills are important not only to prevent unintended pregnancy but also to improve women’s reproductive health. It’s been more than 20 years since Japan legalized contraceptive pills, but not many Japanese women are taking...
Did you know that food products within safe “consumed by” dates are being discarded? Food products have delivery dates—deadlines that indicate when they should be shipped to stores. When the products miss these delivery dates, the food...
Technology and mass production help provide food for people in Japan and all over the world. However, it also comes with drawbacks for the environment. Current methods of food production contribute to global warming in various ways. Raising cattle...
Starting this year, Mitsubishi Estate・Simon Co. Ltd. is making June a “Premium Outlet Environment Month.” It wants to create a sustainable outlet shopping center for people to participate in social contribution easily while shopping...