In early February, when the head of the Tokyo Olympics Games organizing committee said that women talk too much in meetings, his comments justifiably drew the ire of the world. But the ensuing debate opened ears to suppressed voices and has...
A common question we often tackle is, “How do we become more sustainable?” Of course, we have to choose to be. Our lifestyles should orient towards sustainability, like picking sustainable fashion, ethical food and fair trade products...
The quest for a cruelty-free alternative to animal leather has been a hot topic in the fashion industry. Some examples include H&M’s pineapple leather and Stella McCartney’s vegetarian leather. A new addition to the cruelty-free...
Cravatta by Renacnatta is a tie brand that upcycles kimonos. The kimono is a traditional Japanese dress that was once a staple of Japanese fashion. Now, it is mostly worn on special occasions, such as weddings, festivals and funerals. The brand is...
Phone cases are essential accessories not just for expressing your individuality but also to keep your gadget protected from unwanted scratches or cracks. However, a little-known fact is that 1.5 billion non-biodegradable plastic phone cases are...
Economic development and job opportunities are crucial for any society. While the Coronavirus has caused economic damage in Japan and worldwide, Japan is in a fortunate position as the world’s third-largest economy. Over the years, Japan has been...
One may not think poverty is an issue in Japan. After all, Japan’s nominal GDP is ranked third globally. It is also advanced in both medical and technological aspects and is one of the world’s top consumption centers. Yet, poverty...
Even among the non-Okinawan Japanese, they may not be familiar with the Okinawa cuisine, Taco Rice. The unique dish is a stack of taco ingredients on rice, which is hard to imagine at first, but can be quite heavenly in an expert chef’s hands...
Ethical food is gaining more attention, but how about chocolates made from crickets? Sounds weird, right? It may be the case now, but with rising interest in alternative food with less environmental load, the chances are that they will become the...
Smart infrastructure is an emerging field that invests in artificial intelligence and big data to improve the quality of service, such as transportation. Associate professor Luna Lu from Purdue University is working in this field with the idea of...