Menopause is a natural biological transition experienced by women aged 45-55. This new life stage of the menstrual cycle presents significant changes for women due to shifts in hormone levels. While the term “menopause” is common...
Being a woman comes with its unique set of challenges. Especially, it is essential to address concerns related to menstruation to promote women’s wellness. This is where femtech and feminine care products come into play, presenting innovative...
The suicide rate in Japan is the highest among the Group of Seven economies, and the number of women who took their own life has increased for two years in a row from 2021 to 2022, at the level of over 7,000 a year (nearly 600 per month), in...
The lifestyle brand “CITY SHED,” led by model Hikari Mori, and “Hogara,” a femtech/femcare brand under Toyoshima Co., Ltd., have collaborated on a project to introduce absorbent underwear called “Organic Cotton Period...
The term “wellness” has been spreading worldwide as a wake-up call for us to be conscious of our health and lifestyles. It has also taken the forefront in Japan, with examples including yoga, meditation, and retreats. You may be one of...
*This article contains affiliate links. In recent years, boxer shorts are becoming popular among women in Japan. This trend is breaking the stereotype that they are exclusively for men. What makes them so popular? Boxer shorts provide a relaxed fit...
Is it true that Japanese people are suffering from malnutrition? It can be surprising to think about it since Japan is one of the well-known countries for its abundance of food and even a terrible amount of food waste. Nevertheless, the hidden story...
This column rounds up Japanese news related to women’s daily experiences of sexism here and considers what we can do to increase the pace of change. Local elections mark a turning point in female representation in politics Evidence that Japan is...
A special drama “Mr. Period and His Daughter (original title: “Seiri no Ojisan to Sono Musume”) was aired by NHK, a Japanese public broadcaster. This drama is heartwarming yet groundbreaking in terms of making menstruation open to any gender and any...
From May 15 to 17, MONA Co., Ltd. made its debut at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo (Venue: Tokyo Big Sight). MONA is committed to the mission of “enriching lives with new choices” and aims to build a society where menstruation becomes an...