Top 11 reads in 2022 on sustainability!

Here are the top 11 popular reads by you, our readers, in 2022! The topics cover a wide range of topics, showing your diverse interest and awareness of the issues and topics in Japan. We also see a recognition of the common problems we share around the world, particularly in terms of climate crisis, LGBTQ, food waste, and war and peace.

We were also surprised that many older articles surfaced as a result of people wanting more foundational information. With the COVID situation stabilizing this year, it also seemed like a good time for a refresher for many of these topics.

Contents

1. Nuclear waste and its effects
2. Sex education in Japan
3. Overview of food waste in Japan
4. The poorest places in Japan
5. Anime movies about war and peace
6. Orphans in Japan
7. Composting at home
8. Understanding gender, sexual and romantic minorities
9. Teenage pregnancy in the Japanese system
10. Spoilt for choice for sustainable fashion
11. Loneliness exacerbated by COVID

Nuclear waste and its effects

As Ukraine was being invaded, the war threatened the safety of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant as Russian invaders seized the region. And while the world watched in bewilderment at Russian soldiers digging up radioactive soil, we also began to wonder about the negative effects of nuclear waste. Even the effects are complex, the Compendium series’ “What are the negative effects of nuclear waste?” was a timely piece to learn about it.

Sex education in Japan

Sex education in Japan is often described as inadequate because of the conservative nature of education in Japan. It leads to a number of problems like gender inequality and sexual violence. This article gives us a quick overview of the situation in Japan in terms of sex education before we look at the solutions available.

Overview of food waste in Japan

Among the topics of sustainability, food waste is one of the easiest pickups for the Japanese population. The love for food and a history of food culture gives pride to the people, so the issues linked with food have higher awareness penetration. Among them is, of course, the issue of food waste. Find out why food waste is such a big issue, and the unique ideas Japan have in tackling them.

The poorest places in Japan

Even a developed country like Japan has poverty issues to address. The circumstance is most glaring when we look at Japan’s child poverty rates: one in seven children lives in poverty. The number changes when we look at the poorer prefectures in Japan, showing us the need to tackle the poverty cycles.

Anime movies about war and peace

Anime fans will have no problem identifying some of these anime. But the elevated tension in Ukraine and war propagation by Russia makes these movies highly relevant. These films are good reminders of the needless horrors of war in this era of uncertainty.

Orphans in Japan

We mentioned child poverty as an issue in Japan earlier, and there is another issue Japan needs to contend with: orphans. There is a veil over the topic because there isn’t enough conversation about it. The issue is further complicated by fostering issues. Find out more in this popular writeup that is still getting readership today.

Composting at home

We also mentioned about the concern of food waste in Japan earlier, and the LFC Compost Kit was a popular alternative to deal with food waste at home. This year, LFC Compost gained international attention, proving that the world is interested in tackling food waste at home. In fact, we interviewed the founder of LFC Compost for a deeper insight into the brand.

Understanding gender, sexual and romantic minorities

As LGBTQ awareness grow throughout the world, it can sometimes be difficult to remember what the abbreviations mean. While it is a great thing that we are giving identity to minorities more attention, we may need help to remember what some of the terms are. The quick guide has been helpful for many of our readers.

Teenage pregnancy in the Japanese system

It is true that Japan may perform well in some areas when compared to other countries, but it doesn’t mean we continually improve things. Teen pregnancy is one of these topics that reveals some gaps in the system, with a number of concerns for the teens involved.

Spoilt for choice for sustainable fashion

Other than food, fashion has a popular following in Japan. The Japanese are always innovative with what they wear, and now they are introducing sustainability into the fold. With big fashion brand names too, you will not have trouble finding sustainable fashion for your needs here!

Loneliness exacerbated by COVID

Mental health is also another area that requires a lot of attention in Japan. The issue has becomed worse with the COVID-19 pandemic, as most Japanese stayed home to prevent the virus spread. It worsened the existing issue of loneliness among the population. This article gives us a peek into loneliness in Japan.