Gender bias is when a person or society unconsciously holds fixed assumptions or prejudices about gender differences and gender roles. In Japan, there is a slang term for women in the sciences called “rikejo.” The very fact that such a...
Many of you may have heard of feminism, but what does it remind you of when you hear the word? Feminism is necessary for achieving women’s wellness, but it is hard to define, as there are diverse ways of perceiving it depending on the country...
Why does war repeat? Militaries conduct brutal conflicts to defend the righteousness of their side. Okinawa saw its share of war in the Battle of Okinawa, and many civilians of were victims of inhumane acts. Yet, the same thing is still happening in...
Zenbird Media held the “Japanese Tea Ceremony & Sustainability” online event on 21 April, with our guest speakers, Yayoi sensei from Mushakoujisenke school, Anai sensei Sekishu school, and Teshima sensei from Omotesenke school. The event...
Young LGBTQ people are more likely to suffer from depression since they have had less time to create connections to the world other than their homes and schools, especially if those environments fail to provide the social and emotional safety and...
The number of vegans has increased in recent years. Even in Japan, soy meat has become a trend found in supermarkets. However, it is still difficult to find plant-based products in sweets such as cookies and cakes. Come to think of it, there is a...
There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good reason to choose them because it means you...
According to 2020 UNHCR study, more than 82.4 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes and become refugees. This is the largest figure ever recorded, and approximately one in every 100 people on the planet being a refugee...
In a previous article, “IPCC forecasts unavoidable climate change damage to oceans, food and Asia,” we looked at how much worse the outcomes for the world will be the higher the degree of global warming. In the second part of its Sixth Assessment...
Depending on who you ask, the definition of plastic neutrality changes, but the underlying idea remains the same: an offset to remove an equal amount of plastic from the environment for every amount of plastic we use. It is similar to carbon...