A number of businesses, startups and nonprofit groups are engaged in cleanup operations, but here is a superhero – Japan’s Ultraman – to the rescue as well. From samurai to Ultraman Masahiro Suzuki was born in Miyagi, not too far from the Pacific...
Spending time camping, hiking, having barbecues, playing in rivers and enjoying the beach allows us to immerse our senses in nature. It’s a delightful experience that brings joy to both the mind and body. However, staying outdoors for extended...
A Japanese apparel brand company, UDG, has launched its new environment-friendly product “MILESSE,” a plastic-free solid vegan shampoo and conditioner. Eight million pieces of plastic waste flow into the ocean every year, destroying the environment...
The 173km long Arakawa River flows through a wide area of the Tokyo metropolitan area. It runs from Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture to the mouth of the river that empties into Tokyo Bay, east of the 23 wards of Tokyo. Yet, mixed in the soil of the...
Climate change can upset the balance of ecosystems throughout the world. One aspect of an environment impacted by global warming can cause a chain reaction and several other effects that can be hard to control. Coral reefs are one of the most...
Japan is famous for being a country with a long history and a desire to preserve traditions. Its culture is influenced by its status as an island nation, and Japan’s seafood dishes are among its most well known cultural exports. Despite this, some...
In 1982, the International Whaling Commission established a moratorium on commercial whaling that remains in place to this day. A few member countries with a history of whaling, such as Norway and Iceland, still hunt whales commercially despite it...