While Halloween celebrations have started to catch on in Japan, they are not necessarily for children to gather candies but rather for grownups to go out partying in costumes. Nonetheless, the Japanese kids grow up hearing plenty of indigenous ghost...
Kimono is one of the sectors of Japanese manufacturing that has developed with the environment and people. There are various types of kimono, for example, “Meisen,” which is generally called “plain-woven silk fabric.” Meisen...
The climate crisis is an ongoing threat to global peace and security that is expected to worsen in the near future. To reduce its damage to our lives as much as possible, we need to take bold action ― we need a revolution. The power of youths has a...
The pet toy industry has become keen to design products catered to the increasingly diverse lifestyles of pet owners in recent years. Some people also look for sustainable pet items. A Japanese cat play equipment brand, neuneko, released a cat tower...
In the past two years, COVID-19 has affected us, and the government has provided benefits to citizens in Japan. However, victims of domestic violence have been unable to receive these benefits due to the system. In many cases, the perpetrators have...
COVID-19 has enormously influenced the environment around us and our lifestyles for the past two years. Mothers who have experienced pregnancy and giving birth during this time are also strongly affected by the pandemic. Generally, approximately one...
The number of women who have had a breast cancer screening in Japan significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The screening rate nationwide dropped by 30% in 2020. Mothers with small children are even more hesitant to visit clinics and...
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted and worsened existing inequalities. People with lower incomes and in less stable jobs are especially vulnerable. In Japan, many of these kinds of jobs are taken up by women. Japan’s emphasis on...
The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive disruption and negative impacts worldwide. Japan has largely been spared the worst effects compared to other countries. However, COVID-19 has still affected the lives of Japanese people in several ways...
COVID-19 has caused sickness, suffering and death in Japan and worldwide. Both the coronavirus itself and efforts to contain it have impacted several areas of society. The pandemic has caused major lifestyle changes and economic damage, with many...