What do you do with cosmetics you no longer use? If you feel guilty about throwing them away, here is some good news! Several Japanese companies collect unwanted cosmetics and upcycle them into crayons or paint. The unique colors of painting...
Food waste is something you can’t avoid every time you cook. How to deal with it is an issue, especially in the summer when odors and flies can be problematic. This is where food waste disposers come in, dealing with your food garbage...
Have you ever felt silk material? There is a tendency to stay away from silk because of its expensive image. However, silk history is closely related to the Japanese, dating back to more than 2000 years ago when sericulture (the rearing of silkworms...
Japan is one of the nations that says it will use carbon offsetting to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. But will that approach really help the world achieve its common goal of halting climate change? What is carbon offsetting...
A manufacturing company that tackles social problems, PENON Inc., has launched a sustainable pen called “Penon” at Books Kinokuniya, one of Japan’s largest retail booksellers. Penon is now available at Kinokuniya in Japan and its 15 branches...
Femtech supports solving women’s health issues Femtech, the term combining Female and Technology, refers to products and services that solve women’s health issues through technology. The similar word “femcare” (short for “feminine...
September 15 is the International Day of Democracy. Democracy promotes respect for diverse opinions and building a constructive society, but its strength has been weakened in recent years by the rise of authoritarianism. In particular, Chinese...
Coming out is a life-changing experience that requires courage and the right timing. Many LGBT people find that the process of job hunting in Japan can force that timing and expose them to a non-understanding environment. More than 40% of...
The recent worldwide epidemic of COVID-19 has made masks an indispensable part of our lives. Various types of masks are presently available in the market. Noteworthy are cloth masks that can be washed and used multiple times, but for hygiene and...
iriser is an ethical jewelry brand that creates handmade glass fashion accessories. Its glass artisans offer intrinsically made earrings, necklaces, rings, etc., each series as meaningful as the next. Furthermore, iriser is creating jobs for women...