Most women experience menstruation in their lives. Although its symptoms vary among individuals, some people struggle with severe menstrual cramps and emotional instability, interfering with their daily routines. In Japan, “period leave” was enacted...
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...
Zenbird Media has covered a myriad of topics in 2021. While changes in Japan are slow, the editors of Zenbird do see positive changes and have identified possible solutions (even though, we hoped for more speed). Despite the 2nd year of...
Japan has been working on gender equality in various ways. However, there remains much to be done to achieve it. “Academic harassment” is no exception. In recent years, it is becoming a big issue. Definition of “academic harassment” in...
Last week, UNIQLO Japan released an absorbent underwear for kids, Girls AIRism Absorbent Shorts. AIRism is UNIQLO’s popular fabric that utilizes the brand’s original technology for instant liquid absorption and smoothness to the skin. It is also...
We all experience significant changes during our lives. One of the major transformative events for many women is pregnancy and childbirth. During these events, most women will experience changes in their body shapes and discover that their favorite...
Skincare is one way to treat yourself. Using your favorite items can help lift your mood. You may already know about facial and body care, but how about intimate care? Intimate care can keep your pubic area hygienic and free of dryness, itching...
More than 200,000 child abuse consultations across Japan were reported in 2020 according to a survey. This is the highest number ever. Seventy-two fatalities due to child abuse were reported in 2019-2020, and 28 cases, which accounted for 38.9%...
According to a survey, about 150,000 induced abortions are performed annually (about 400 abortions per day) in Japan. Although there are a few methods, depending on the pregnancy duration, abortion in Japan mostly involves sharp curettage. This...
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer if given appropriately. The government’s HPV vaccination policy The Japanese government made the decision to resume the...