The benefits of artistic expression have been researched and scientifically proven for many years. The potential effects on our health are more relevant than ever in our bustling, stress-filled society. The power of art is evident in initiatives in...
Unless you are well-to-do, there is no guarantee that you will not become a climate refugee. The UNHCR estimates that 23.9 million had to flee from climate-related disasters in 2019, especially from extreme storms and flood disasters. Developed...
How do you plan to keep your bridal bouquet after the big day? Typical ways to preserve them include pressing, freeze drying, air drying or using epoxy resin to make a silicone mold. Preserving bridal bouquets in good condition is important for any...
Revitalizing farming is considered one of the keys to Japan’s self-sustainable future. However, the agricultural challenges which the nation has been facing are serious, such as the decline in the number of farmers because of the aging population...
Sento (public bath house) is one of the traditional Japanese cultures. It is a place where people take a warm bath and have a chat in a relaxed atmosphere. You see the delicate works of Japanese artisans in the paintings, walls and floors too. Due...
If there is a pinnacle of “cool” in the hotel industry, BnA Alter Museum is no doubt there. Often characterized as “art or museum you can stay in”, the BnA Alter Museum hotel in Kyoto offers 31 permanent art pieces in which...
Kamiyama is a small mountain town located in Tokushima Prefecture. This quiet town has been drawing attention domestically and internationally for its innovative policy called “Creative Depopulation”. It refers to positively manipulating...
Currently, the coverage of cell phones around the world exceeds 100% and has even surpassed more than 90% in developing nations. In view of this, an app was launched in July last year in developing nations. This app makes international support...
Currently, how much food waste has increased around the world? At what rate have the world’s forests’ been reduced? Graphs and charts are often used to help us visualize, and hence comprehend the situation of social issues. Unfortunately, no...
Niigata’s Kiyotsukyo Gorge is famous for its outstanding natural beauty. Now, the power of art has transformed an old tunnel in Kiyotsukyo Gorge into an attractive site for people to visit – a Tunnel of Light. The region is famous for its rice...