Big goals: Soccer clubs work to revitalize their regions

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

The sports industry was one of the first and foremost to suffer from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and...

Onbeat magazine: Where all of Japan’s arts and the future meet

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Onbeat, a semiannual bilingual magazine for art and culture from Japan, covers a wide variety of genres, including art, architecture,...

Tsukuba ‘bar’ guides both visitors and revitalization efforts

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

On the outskirts of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture, there is a homey place called Tamaribar, a play on words combining...

Venture firm, nonprofit revitalize Tohoku and beyond

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Eleven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck the Tohoku region. While many now living outside the...

NTT collaboration learns how to plant a sustainable well-being city

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

NTT Urban Solutions recently acquired a new certification of international guidance on the operation of smart cities over its development...

Taking Japan’s ‘undiscovered gems’ nationwide and beyond

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

The competition for Undiscovered Gems of Japan 2020-2021 was held in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward on Feb. 11 and 12 to...

Seino Holdings drives toward environmental sustainability

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing writer

Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. is one of Japan’s top commercial logistics companies, with about 90 years of history. In recent...

Involving locals helps promote and preserve Japanese geoparks

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

There are 169 UNESCO global geoparks in 44 countries. In Japan, there are 44 national geoparks certified by the Japan...

CCJA winner’s nonprofit Pilcon seeks contraceptive freedom

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

The number of abortions among women under age 20 in Japan was over 11,000 in 2020, according to the Ministry...

Care curriculum: School founder Nishi binds Brazilians in Aichi

MAIKO MURAOKA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Living abroad during childhood is a life-changing experience in many ways. While it can have a positive impact, it may...

At CDP symposium, representatives of banks and cities share views on their sustainable goals

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

Businesses and actions that contribute to solving environmental and social issues are crucial to making all of society more sustainable....

On Shimokita Peninsula, geopark dining and robot tours

Maiko Muraoka
Contributing Writer

Enjoying beautiful views and eating local delicacies are the best parts of traveling for most people. Now there is a...