Virtual reality, or VR, is utilized in various areas across the world. This fast-growing technology has the potential to affect many aspects of social activities such as corporate training, education and welfare activities. And because it has the...
We cannot avoid seeing plastic everywhere at homes and in cities. According to the UNEP’s report, plastic packaging waste accounted for nearly 50% of the plastic waste generated globally in 2015. Among them, Japan is the second largest generator of...
The rice ball, also known as Onigiri, is a traditional Japanese snack consumed in Japan since the Heian period. It represents Japan’s largest agricultural products, rice, and its culture of making rice balls for loved ones. This meaningful Japanese...
Renewable energy provides sustainable energy, massively cuts down on greenhouse gas emissions and helps to minimize the impact of climate change. Tokyo, the economic center of Japan, has been seeking to contribute to the global goal of zeroing out...
Online bakery market Rebake, which tackles food waste, announced that between its launch in December 2018 and July 2019, a total of 7.5 tons of bread was saved from being wasted. Bakeries try to ensure the proper management of baked items by closely...
From October 2019, preschool education and childcare will become free in Japan. This initiative is under the preschool subsidy program introduced by the government as an effort to reduce the burden on child-rearing households. The revenue from...
Imagine the challenges you may face as a sexual minority in a rural area in Japan, where the resources and support are limited. Where can you go and who can you turn to in order to find guidance and a sense of community? A coming-out photo project...
Outings with children can be both exciting and challenging, but regardless, things rarely go exactly according to plan. The stress of unexpected occurrences is even greater for parents of children with special needs. Challenged Creative Project run...
Community currencies are created worldwide today, to boost regional economies. Japan is of no exception, its interest especially in reviving stagnation of local economies. The stagnation is the result of dropping birth rates, not to mention the...
The city council of Kamakura passed the Climate Emergency Declaration (CED) on October 4. This declaration requires the city to act for resolving issues related to climate change, and to warn citizens on the urgent climate crisis the world is facing...