Environment

Tokyo is globally renowned for its immaculate streets and meticulous waste management practices. The city’s residents and authorities work tirelessly...

Introduction: Japan said goodbye to the old year and welcomed the new one with an unexpected earthquake. On January 1st,...

Introduction: Japan’s Safety - More Than Meets the Eye Japan is often hailed as one of the safest countries in...

When people think of extreme temperatures in Japan, snowy Hokkaido or humid Tokyo summers might come to mind. But one...

Microplastics & the Impact of Using Paper Cups on your Health Studies show that a paper cup holding a hot...

Introduction: Rising Bear Attacks Asian black bears in Japan’s Western Chugoku Mountains, a stretch covering Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, and Shimane prefectures,...

Introduction: The Environmental Crossroads We stand at a distinctive moment in Japanese history, where our ancient respect for nature meets...

Why Japanese Summers Are Brutal If you’ve never experienced summer in Japan, let us warn you—it’s not just hot, it’s...

   History of Earthquakes in Japan Japan, a nation frequently affected by seismic activity, has endured a history of powerful...

Japan’s reputation for clean streets and public spaces is well-known globally. Visitors and residents alike are often surprised by the...