Ogawa Coffee is one of the pioneers who brought fair trade coffee to Japan. They began around 2004 when the term “fair trade” wasn’t even heard of among the Japanese population. Not only that, through their coffee, Ogawa Coffee has...
From September 1st to 10th. The “Soerute Art Festival,” an event encompassing a vast array of art forms, seeks to shed light on the challenges and hopes of families with disabled children, particularly focusing on their lives after their...
A recent survey has cast a spotlight on Japan’s nuanced perspectives on gender inequality. Spanning 33 countries and encompassing over 26,259 participants, the study aimed to decipher global sentiments on equality issues. Distilling the...
The non-profit organization Gawain has unveiled a groundbreaking method that’s dramatically reducing rape incidents in high-risk areas of the bustling slums of India’s capital. Dubbed the “Community Self Defense” or CSD...
When discussing recycling, the understanding of recycling rates varies. A simpler definition might be the total recycled as a fraction of total waste generated (source). More extensive definitions arise from considering multiple aspects, such as the...
Kyoto’s age-old dashi manufacturer, Uneno Co., Ltd., renowned since its establishment in 1903 for its diverse range of additive-free dashi, is collaborating with the contemporary dog-focused brand, mellowbear. On August 21, these two seemingly...
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Renowned for its landmark contributions in garden exterior, landscape, and thermal environment design sectors, Unison’s inception as a block industry company paved the way for its newest venture: “Makeup Tect.” Amid escalating...
Only yes means yes. This mentality should be the norm regarding sexual consent everywhere, but only a few Japanese people understand it. In Japan, people tend to assume they have permission to engage in sexual intercourse since non-verbal cues are a...
T-League and Tamas Corporation, better known by its brand name, Butterfly, are teaming up with JEPLAN, Inc., the force behind the eco-friendly initiative, BRING. The three entities are setting the stage for a more sustainable future with their joint...