On New Year’s Day, a devastating earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, shattering the tranquility and well-wishes everyone typically associates with the start of a new year. Due to the series of earthquakes originating...
Each year, over 120 billion cups of instant noodles are consumed globally, a testament to their convenience, taste, and affordability. However, for many in Japan, religious beliefs, personal philosophies, or allergies can prohibit the enjoyment of...
On November 18, JobRainbow Inc. will host the “JobRainbow Shigoto EXPO 2023” at Shinjuku LUMINE 0. This will be Japan’s most extensive joint recruitment event focused on diversity and inclusion, with an estimated participation of around...
The news that Netflix is making a live-action adaptation of “One Piece” came as a big shock to me, having grown up with the manga “One Piece” written by Eiichiro Oda. It has never once relinquished the top spot in the 25 years...
Standing on the train in Japan, most of you would realize that trains are filled with ads telling you to “lose weight,” “do hair removal and get a baby-smooth body” and “get your hair back!” Am I not allowed to stay with my current appearance? I...
In this [Women of impact] series, Zenbird features outstanding women who strive to make social-good changes in Japan. The severe lack of female leaders hinders Japan in achieving gender equality. We aim to support bridging the gender gap by sharing...
“Free schools” are on the rise in Japan, as the number of k-12 students with extended absence from classrooms (futoko) continues to grow, reaching the record high of 200,000 in 2022. Often triggered by bullying, the ratio of truancy is highest in...
The pandemic is finally over, and along with it, the border restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of diseases. The Japanese government has removed border measures for the pandemic, allowing all entrants to stay in Japan without vaccination...
Japanese manga and TV animation series, “Kimetsu no Yaiba” or “Demon Slayer” has been a huge hit during the pandemic, and a film based on the manga has broken box office records in Japan, grossing over 72 million USD in just 24 days. Demons are not...
LEALLIV Corporation steps into the digital arena with the launch of a new media platform, “WaWian Ch.” Aiming to be a digital tapestry for diverse thoughts in a boundary-less world, “WaWian Ch.” encourages its users to...