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Ancient Japanese holistic diet supports sustainable living

WEBWhat is Shokuyojo? Shokuyojo is a holistic diet practice based on the Japanese traditional wisdom that has been passed down since the Meiji era (1868 – …

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Karoshi, the death by overwork, haunts Japan

WEBMizuki Kawashukuda August 22, 2022. “ Karoshi ” is a major social issues in Japan. This phenomenon, which leads to death from diseases and mental disorders caused by …

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Japan’s 12 wellness destinations for body and soul (2023)

WEBNami’s yoga studio retreat 1 [Amami Island, Tokyo] An exquisite illustration is the four-day retreat nestled on Amami Island, Tokyo. This immersive program extends …

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Women’s Wellness in Japan Sustainability from Japan

WEBCancer screening rates: Japan has a breast cancer screening rate of 47.4% of women aged between 40 and 69. Breast cancer stands as the leading form of cancer among women …

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Japan to spread awareness of mental health problems and services …

WEBWelcome to Zenbird, a web media delivering the latest social good news, interviews and reports coming out of Japan! Our experienced writers travel around Japan to meet …

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Japanese traditional loincloth “fundoshi” to improve your wellness

WEBOver the past few years, COVID-19 has made people focus more on their mental and physical health than ever. As a result, the number of services and products …

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Trending in Japan: IUDs as viable contraception

WEBKnowing your options is the first step. According to the Contraceptive Use by Method 2019 report issued by the United Nations, IUDs are only used by 0.4% of …

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Interview with TELL: Japan’s need for higher quality mental

WEBIn a country with high life expectancy and advanced medicine, Japan has a major deficiency in its approach to mental health issues. “People are dying from …

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Understanding what’s behind Japan’s loneliness and social isolation

WEBJapan is known as a group-oriented society that is less individualistic than Western nations. Yet, some Japanese people spend time alone, sometimes due to personal preference.

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Sustainable Development Goals SDGs Goal 3: Good Health & Well …

WEBWhat is SDGs Goal 3? SDGs Goal 3 is “Good Health & Well-being,” with its mission statement being “To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.”

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Poverty in Japan Sustainability from Japan

WEBIn 2018, the poverty rate of Japan among OECD members was at 15.7%. Japan announced its poverty rate was at 15.4% in 2022. ( OECD, Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare) …

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What femtech products are popular in Japan

WEBIn recent years, more and more people have become interested in women’s wellness. Accordingly, femtech is becoming popular as a supporting tool to address …

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Elevate your ethical lifestyle, well-being and planet at Tokyo's

WEBNot sure where to start? The aojiru supplement is a popular pick among Nature’s customers! (Image: Roger Ong) Store name: Ethical Organic Shop Nature (with …

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7 best Japanese products for a more comfortable period

WEB[Related article] Period underwear Signature Shorts eliminates leakage and stress Menstrual cup “Rose Cup” helps to reduce odor. Rose Cup is a Japan-made …

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Fighting child poverty to eliminate education inequality in Japan

WEBAccess to quality education is essential for a child’s development and future life opportunities. In Japan, as elsewhere, poverty can create massive education inequality …

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How Japan’s suicide rate is still a major social issue

WEBThe overall suicide rate is actually decreasing. Japan saw 20,169 suicides in 2019, which while depressingly high is still a massive improvement over a decade and a …

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Food packaging & new Plastic Recycling Law in Japan

WEBThe differences between packaging produced and used is due to recycling. Some data show that the recycling rate of plastic packaging waste in Japan is 57%, and …

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4 sustainable fashion brands await you in Kyoto

WEBSisam Workshop has been around since 1999, and has always promoted the idea of fair trade practices. Although the company started out as a small store front over …

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