Gender roles can be difficult for anyone to deal with. Japanese women are pressured to focus on marriage, raising children and housework before their own lives and careers. While this can limit their options and potential, the flip side is that...
The impression I got from last year’s attendance of the Kyushu Rainbow Pride is a tad different from pride parades outside Japan. Instead of glamour and pride, an air of friendliness and festive was in its place. It was a large social...
Like most countries, Japan is doing its best to promote SDGs throughout the country. However, there is a lot of work before the sustainable goals are met. These are some of the issues that needs to be addressed in Japan. Japan’s plastic...
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. (subsidiary of KFC Holdings Japan Ltd.) has announced it will start providing food from its menu to food bank in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, from November 2019. It will give away ‘original chicken’ and ‘boneless...
Child poverty is a prevalent issue in the world. According to a survey conducted by the welfare ministry in 2017, 1 in 7 Japanese children live in poor households in Japan. As an effort to fight child poverty in Japan, Anyo Temple in Nara...
Table of Contents What are the Sustainable Development Goals? What does Sustainable Development mean? When were the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) founded? Who is involved in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Why are the SDGs important...
What is Zenbird? Zenbird is an online magazine with a unique editorial focus on sustainable innovation, design, art and ethical lifestyle in Japan. It features a wide variety of inspiring ideas trying to create positive impacts on our society. As...
“The Boyfriend,” Japan’s first same-sex romance reality series was released in July and has already attracted a large audience. Located by the ocean, nine young men lived together in the beach house for a month, where they learned romance and...
Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2024 is set to electrify Yoyogi Park Event Plaza from April 19 to April 21, with a lineup that promises to blend the celebratory spirit of pride with compelling live performances. This year marks a significant milestone as the...
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...