It is unfortunate that the mention of the word “Hiroshima” conjures the dark history of nuclear bombs. Perhaps some may also recall the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. But surely Hiroshima has more to offer than just dark tourism and Itsukushima...
The Okinawan booth at the SDGs section at the Tourism Expo pointed us to their main Okinawa counterparts. Okinawa is the only one actively pushing the term “ethical travel” at the expo, a commendable move among a few others cutting the...
Many organizations will go for the low hanging fruits, trying to market themselves as socially responsible. But that often results in them ignoring their environmental responsibility. So we tuned in to look for more environmentally focused offerings...
Starting with domestic market Of course, the Tourism Expo is targetted heavily towards domestic market – for travelers interested in visiting other parts of Japan and visiting other countries. And not are ready to open to the international...
Each day there is good news about work done surrounding sustainability, especially in the roles of renewables, material circulation, decarbonization. But it is also true the planet is in a more dangerous situation than it had been in history, as...
From the perspective of carbon neutral, the use of wood material has gained increasing attention in society. On the other hand, the broader area of unmanaged forest (which we saw in Part 1) is one of the significant issues in Japan regarding...
This marks my third installment of “Manga ‘One Piece’ and social commentary.” This time, I’ve decided to delve into another significant social theme portrayed in the series. Although One Piece captivates audiences with its great story and charming...
At the COP28 international climate conference, running from 30 November to 12 December, the Japanese youth climate movement, Fridays For Future Japan (FFF Japan), has issued a stern call to the Japanese government. The group criticizes global and...
*This article contains affiliate links. Have you ever gotten periods on your trip unexpectedly, followed by the discomfort that threatened to derail your plans? Perhaps, you also had to cancel some of your plans due to the painful monthly occurrence...
It’s the middle of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, many people tend to feel colder. Did you know that cold sensitivity can trigger serious illnesses? Chinese medicine, brought to Japan centuries ago, suggests that raising body temperature can...