Society/Life

Did nuclear power benefit the local economy? The impacts of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on employment and industrial structure between 1960 and 2010

Understanding nuclear power's economic and social impact is essential, especially for Fukushima, where recovery efforts continue after the n ...

Multitasking and field staff power: The key to labor productivity improvement in Japanese companies

Amid a challenging economic environment shaped by a shrinking workforce due to the declining birthrate, work-style reforms, and rising price ...

Genders, identity, SDGs – Modern society from the perspective of fashion

Clothing becomes fashion through being talked about and passed along. Unless it is communicated in a manner that shows it is a trend and wid ...

Theater Practice for Intercultural Cohesion: The Present State of the “They-Play” Stage

What do you imagine when you hear the word “theater”? Dazzling costumes that make us forget reality, and entertainment that delights us with ...

Let’s focus on our “State of Movement” when commuting to work or school to improve physical health

Even though everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, it is quite challenging to engage in serious activities like sports, runn ...

Reuse and renovation focused on feelings over problem-solving

Recycling related to building renovation and repurposing building materials is often discussed from an engineering perspective, focusing on ...

New urban and rural potential: Reviewing a decade of the Regional Revitalization policy

Ten years have passed since the Japanese government launched the “Chiho Sosei (Regional Creation)” policy in 2014. Issues such as the decrea ...

What is necessary to build an organization resilient to unexpected situations?

There have been many unexpected events, such as the Noto Peninsula Earthquake on January 1, 2024, the ground collision accident at Haneda Ai ...

Fake celebrity ads are rampant on social media. What are the platforms’ responsibilities?

On social media, you often see advertisements for investment courses offered or endorsed by famous business people or economic analysts. If ...