In an attempt to curb potential environmental and health risks in their community, Indonesian residents, along with members of local NGOs, the WALHI and WALHI West Java, visited Japan between May 22-24, 2023. Their mission: hand-deliver a petition...
There are as many forms of love as there are people. More and more musicians are starting to release love songs that break free from traditional notions, coinciding with an increase in awareness of LGBTQ+ identities. Here is my J-Pop playlist that...
Arete LLC unveiled its lodging facility Gōon〜G.O.A.T〜 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in March 2023. This unique container-style private villa can be exclusively rented and offers a contactless experience from booking to check-in. The entire...
You may be pondering what to do with a wristwatch that used to hold special memories, but now has lost its appeal or functionality. While it’s tempting to hold onto it for sentiment’s sake, you know you can’t keep it indefinitely...
In recent years, a new trend has emerged in Japan that challenges conventional gender stereotypes. Alongside the rise of genderless fashion, nail care and nail art are becoming popular among men. Traditionally, the perception of nail art was...
GOOD NATURE STATION, a multipurpose commercial facility managed by BIOSTYLE Inc., is bringing attention to environmental awareness through their initiative, “Good Action for the Planet.” Kicked off on Earth Day on April 22, the program...
Kankyo Daizen Corporation, a Hokkaido-based company, has announced that it will cease using plastic “attention seals” on certain products from June 1. This development comes as part of the company’s innovative strategy to foster...
Kids Door, a non-profit organization that combats child poverty in Japan through education and support, launched an emergency crowdfunding campaign beginning this week, seeking to address the critical needs of children. The initiative comes in...
Adventure World, in conjunction with YeeY Corporation, Japan’s Well-being Horse Therapy & Horse Coaching Association (WHA), and GIVENESS&Co., is on the path to developing an innovative program named ‘Horse Coaching,’ to...
This column rounds up Japanese news related to women’s daily experiences of sexism here and considers what we can do to increase the pace of change. Local elections mark a turning point in female representation in politics Evidence that Japan is...