Many Japanese do not have the opportunity to receive quality, international-standard sex education in school. Therefore, many young people would not have seen actual contraceptive products before they needed to use the items. This can lead to...
When you are pregnant, you may be as anxious as you are excited. The biggest anxiety may be childbirth itself or parenting, but some may also be concerned with economic burdens. In Japan, the birth rate has been decreasing, and younger generations...
Having a proper understanding of sexual consent is essential to protect ourselves and avoid hurting someone. Each country regulates the age of consent. Japan’s age of consent, at 13, is very low by global standards. There is also a general lack of...
Gender bias is when a person or society unconsciously holds fixed assumptions or prejudices about gender differences and gender roles. In Japan, there is a slang term for women in the sciences called “rikejo.” The very fact that such a...
Many of you may have heard of feminism, but what does it remind you of when you hear the word? Feminism is necessary for achieving women’s wellness, but it is hard to define, as there are diverse ways of perceiving it depending on the country...
There are so many options for sustainable cosmetics in recent years that you may have a hard time choosing one! Some companies have a solid philosophy of solving specific social issues, which can be a good reason to choose them because it means you...
The menstrual period is a hassle for many women. We have previously introduced femtech brands that help make menstruation more comfortable and sustainable. Among them, period underwear is popular because it is environmentally friendly and costs less...
In 2019, the #KuToo movement became a hot topic in Japan. This was a wake-up call to the gender expectation that women should wear heels in general business settings. In these days of much discussion about gender equality and genderless fashion, the...
Sexual violence, including assault and rape, does happen in Japan. Japanese law places a high burden on the victim to demonstrate as proof that the sexual relations were not consensual and committed through assault, intimidation or force...
One of the ways that Japan is running behind other countries is maintaining an environment where women can feel secure during pregnancy, giving birth and having abortions. This issue is closely related to traditional stereotypes in Japan, and it...