As mymizu further contributes to the environment and the well-being of society, Mr. Lewis emphasizes that while commercial companies are generally in pursuit of maximizing profits, social enterprises are in pursuit of maximizing social impact.
The resilience of the people in Noto has grown alongside the region's environment, and whilst devastating, the earthquake reflected a powerful capacity for recovery both in the land and in its people.
Six months later, the question facing Nepal is no longer how the protests unfolded, but whether the system the protestors challenged has truly begun to change. Although the success of a protest is usually measured by what it dismantles, sustained change is measured by what replaces it, and, more critically for Nepal, by the longevity of ensuring that the cycle of corruption never repeats.
What had initially been a technical policy debate among legal experts quickly transformed into a nationwide mobilization, fueled by something that at first glance seemed almost trivial: hashtags. Within days, hashtags calling for transparency and constitutional safeguards surged across Nepali social media, with the most viral one being “#bolnadesarkar (बल्न दे सरकार)”, which translates to “let us speak, government”.
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After fifteen years at Sacred Heart, I’ve come to see that every tide has its moment. What once felt like endless rhythm now feels like an invitation—to move, to grow, to trust the changing current. 「潮時」—the time of the tide—isn’t an ending, but an alignment. It’s knowing when the waves are ready to carry you forward.
Today, global conflict and crisis no longer reach us through news bulletins or radio alerts, but through our screens, between makeup tutorials and dance trends. As we continue to fear a potential World War III, Gen Z has chosen to respond not with outrage or panic—but with humor.
The “performative police” are just another way of making people uncomfortable expressing themselves.The fear of being called out for inauthenticity is actually encouraging more inauthenticity than ever.
What makes the Japanese Royal Family so private and distinct from other royal families? Much of the answer lies in its 2,600-year history.
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“Get ready with me for divorce court” are the opening lines of a TikTok surpassing 500,000 likes in nine hours, posted by the TikTok star, Mikayla Nogueira, who has 17.5 million followers on TikTok alone.
From nonsensical jokes such as the viral 'six-seven' trend to chaotic, AI-generated imagery of fruits and Italian meme characters, surreal humor has completely hijacked youth culture. This has left perplexed individuals, whether they are part of the brainrot audience or not, asking a collective question: What is going on?
Each time a progressively advancing AI is asked how to reverse entropy, the computer’s consistent response is “THERE IS AS YET INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER”.
In earlier childhoods, boredom, imagination, and low-stimulation activities were the main sources of fun. The introduction of brainrot between generations redefines childhood from creative exploration to constant consumption.
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While Taco Rico serves as the obvious replacement for the Chipotle cravings of an American missing home, Tokyo’s true taco supremacy mostly resides in the local smaller taquerias.
While many coping habits may seem harmless at first, some are far more damaging than others. Among them, poor sleep stands as the most harmful because it often initiates the cycle that fuels many other destructive patterns.
Pride Month is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect opportunity to show your support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community. In this article, we spotlight several organizations here in Japan that support the LGBTQ+ community – we encourage you to read, check them out, and make a donation if you can!
Person-first language helps reduce stigma against people with disabilities and fosters a more inclusive environment. It reminds us that disabilities are only one part of who a person is, encouraging us to recognize their individuality, interests, and dreams beyond any label.
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“It took some adjusting to feel comfortable taking up space as a woman in this new environment, but I returned to what Sacred Heart had instilled in me."
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