Society
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Building a Stronger Community in Japan: How to Engage With the Locals as a Foreigner
Building your life in Japan involves many things, but the most important one is finding a community in Japan. Check out our list of programs that can help.
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AI: The Key To Japan’s Sustainable Future
The use of AI technology is increasingly prominent in Japan. Is this a dangerous phenomenon or the key to building a sustainable society?
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Food Waste in Japan – How to Reduce Household Food Waste
Disposing of food waste not only wastes resources but also exacerbates environmental issues. The production and disposal ...
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Brewing Sustainably Sourced Sake: What Is Happening in the Sake Production in Japan
Minimizing environmental impact, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting local communities through sustainably sourced sake.
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Recycling in Japan: How Much Waste Really Gets Recycled?
Recycling in Japan seems to be enforced quite strictly and may lead to the assumption of high recycling rates, but the reality is different.
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Why the World Should Learn Sustainability from Old Japan
With the current state of our world, we should take steps towards sustainability. Maybe looking at how Old Japan managed a zero-waste life could teach us.
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Small Tips to Help With Your Mental Health in Japan
Maintaining good mental health is especially important when living overseas. If you find yourself struggling to find ways to help here are some tips!
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Japanese Fashion Standards: How Are Japanese People So Well-Dressed?
How are Japanese people always so well-dressed and look very put-together? Unveil the reasons behind the beauty of the Japanese and their fashion finesse.
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Exploring Japan’s Eco-Town in Minamata, Kumamoto
Do you know what an eco-town is? Japan has created a system of harmony between the economy, environment, and the enrichment of local life through these towns.
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Work-Life Balance In Post-Pandemic Japan: From A Japanese Standpoint
Is it difficult to navigate work-life balance in Japan after the pandemic? This is what Japanese workers have to say about Japan's post-pandemic work culture.
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Japanese Novels: Your Passport to the Heart of Japan
Seeking an authentic guide to experiencing Japan? Explore Japan's rich culture through the pages of Japanese novels.
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Tokyo’s Green Initiatives: Exploring Urban Nature in the Metropolis
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been promoting various green initiatives to enhance the city's environmental quality - read more here.
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Physical and Mental Health for International Students in Japan
Feeling overwhelmed as an international student? Learn this techniques for physical and mental health care from an international student.
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Can Japan Reach Them?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to foster sustainable development across economic, environmental, and social dimensions to create a better future.
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Coco Farm & Winery: Sustainable Farming and the Special Team Behind It
Coco Farm & Winery is on a mission to give back to the community by changing lives and taking care of the environment through its sustainable farming.
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Veganuary: What Is Like to Be Vegan in Japan?
As a vegan or vegetarian in Japan many have found it difficult to find options in a country with a diet heavily centered around fish and other animal products