A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read more
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We are facing a global biodiversity crisis due to climate change and human activities. To halt this, here are some animal conservation efforts in Asia.... Read more
Sustainable Daisen aims to protect and conserve the Japanese giant salamander and its natural habitat through outreach, education, research, and ecological intervention.... Read more
There is a huge untapped market in Asia for hydrogen energy and Japan and Australia are taking the lead to initiate that movement.... Read more
The city of Tokorozawa is running a campaign to preserve the forest that evoked the animated film My Neighbour Totoro.... Read more
Suita Sustainable Smart Town has electricity from renewable energy, technology-supported mobility and security, and open green spaces for community gatherings. ... Read more
Waste problems are imminent and dangerous, it is time to take trash seriously.
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Outside of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics bubble, there were 4,058 newly reported COVID-19 cases in the city on July 31, 2021.... Read more
Japan has set the sustainability concept of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as "Be better, together—For the planet and the people".... Read more