Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to...
Anti-war demonstrations were held in Japan in response to the invasion of Ukraine, and many Russians were seen among the participants. According to the data in June 2021, there are currently 9,116 Russians living in Japan. And since they are...
Japan Travel KK has announced its partnership with Objectif Sciences International (OSI), which has Special Consultative Status to Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). This partnership will bring Japan-based, sustainable...
It is said that 30 million tons of plastic waste are currently floating in the oceans, and alarms have been sounding off about the impact on ecosystems. Last December, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center reported that plastic accumulates...
SG Group, known for managing cocktail bars worldwide, is breaking the mold with the grand opening of their new café and bar, “æ” (pronounced ‘ash’). The grand opening is scheduled for May 30, 2022, fittingly on “Zero...
When we choose products, we are unknowingly weaving the stories of the other side of the world. Climate change, child labor, poverty, deforestation… What can we do? What we want to do is to make purchases that create a positive difference in...
Having a proper understanding of sexual consent is essential to protect ourselves and avoid hurting someone. Each country regulates the age of consent. Japan’s age of consent, at 13, is very low by global standards. There is also a general lack of...
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine and the current bargaining with Russia over gas and rare metals in many European countries, there is renewed interest in Japan, which has also had territorial disputes with Russia for years. Due to the invasion...
The world is full of things, made and thrown away in large quantities. Doubts have surfaced among an increasing number of people about such a world. In recent years, the terms “sustainability” and “ethical” have gained...
“Today, there are only two people who can fully describe the Teshima Incident by word of mouth,” Touru Ishii shared when we were discussing how most people in Kagawa Prefecture do not know about Teshima’s history. He was our guide...