In 2018, a panel of world leaders was established with the goal of creating a plan to achieve a ‘sustainable ocean economy’ in which our precious oceans are guarded against exploitation. The panel featured a mix of 14 developed and developing nations from around the world, … [Read more...] about 14 nations come together to launch plan to safeguard our oceans
Japan
Japanese businesses launch digestible packaging to save local wild deers
After a number of wild deers in Japan’s ancient capital of Nara died last year as a result of eating plastic waste discarded by tourists, concerned local companies quickly stepped in to help protect the iconic animals. In a joint effort, several local businesses partnered up to … [Read more...] about Japanese businesses launch digestible packaging to save local wild deers
This pungent Japanese breakfast delicacy is packed with health benefits
If you love Japanese food and want to spice up your breakfast diet, then we have the perfect thing for you: Natto. A staple in Japanese cuisine, natto is a notoriously pungent delicacy comprised of heavily fermented soybeans. It’s the ideal dish for vegetarians and vegans who … [Read more...] about This pungent Japanese breakfast delicacy is packed with health benefits
Japan, the world’s third largest economy, vows to go carbon-neutral by 2050
As extreme weather events associated with climate change are becoming more common all over the world, we’ve recently seen an increasing number of economies pledge to do their part in solving this urgent global challenge. The most recent commitment of the like comes from Japan, … [Read more...] about Japan, the world’s third largest economy, vows to go carbon-neutral by 2050
How a single Japanese tourist got to enter Machu Picchu alone
Like many of us have experienced in the past months, Japanese tourist Jesse Katayama had his vacation plans ruined due to the coronavirus pandemic. Back in March, Katayama, a native of Osaka, arrived in Peru with the dream of visiting the ruins of Machu Picchu—the ancient Inca … [Read more...] about How a single Japanese tourist got to enter Machu Picchu alone