On June 24, the US supreme court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion. This shocking news has brought attention to reproductive health and rights worldwide again. At the same time, the rights related to abortion are...
Zenbird will hold the first exhibition, “Conveying the creators’ passions for the next 100 years,” in an ethical event, MoFF2022, held at TRUNK HOTEL in Shibuya on Friday, Sept. 9. MoFF 2022 will be held and operated by Freewill, Inc., a...
Technical intern trainees made use of to compensate for labor force The number of foreign workers in Japan is on the rise. Japan’s Technical Intern Training, which accounts for the largest percentage of work qualifications, has been denounced...
In June, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party distributed a booklet in an intra-party panel meeting that stated that “homosexuality is a mental disorder.” This discriminative thinking runs counter to current Japanese and global acceptance of...
Most toothbrushes are made of plastic. They’re easily available at supermarkets so everybody uses them. But consider the amount of plastic waste they generate! We buy new toothbrushes on a regular basis, but what if we choose eco-friendly...
In the first article, we looked at the current situation along the coastal area of Fukushima most affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Meltdown. However, our visit is to learn about the recovery of the area, so we will continue...
It can be pretty daunting to be in the vicinity of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant without proper knowledge. It is no Chornobyl but can still give hesitance to visitors to the area. On the other hand, despite the radioactive disaster 11...
Due to the heat island effect and global warming, Japanese summer continues to get hotter and hotter every year. Moreover, around the world, household electricity bills continue to skyrocket. Is there any way to cool the house without relying so...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “genderless”? Many may think of fashion. As we have introduced Japan’s evolving definition of genderless fashion, more and more apparel brands have released genderless items. These days, genderless cosmetics...
“Karoshi” is a major social issues in Japan. This phenomenon, which leads to death from diseases and mental disorders caused by overwork, is on the rise worldwide. In 2021, WHO/ILO Joint estimated that long working hours are killing more...