Cycling Accidents Increase in Japan, the Government Aggravated the Penalties EDITORDecember 5, 202401.8K views Japan recently announced new traffic regulations for cyclists, prohibiting cyclists from using mobile phones and strictly prohibiting riding after drinking. Violators may be fined up to 500,000 yen and sentenced to 3 years in prison. This new law was implemented in November in the hope that it can effectively reduce accidents while riding bicycles. Read more
Scientists Discover New Way to Save Bananas from Extinction EDITORNovember 28, 202401K views Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and dietary fibre, which help regulate muscle function and prevent cramps. This makes them particularly beneficial for post-exercise energy replenishment. Additionally,… Read more
Bear Enter the Japanese City, It may Take over Cities by 2050 EDITOROctober 23, 202401.6K views Japan has been suffering from a bear crisis in recent years. The area where bears are active has rapidly increased to 60% of the country. Even residents in cities have witnessed bears. Scholars believe that if appropriate measures are not taken, cities may be overrun by wild bears by 2050. Read more
Over-Tourism Pressure Hits Global Attractions Hard: Mount Fuji and Venice Top the List EDITORSeptember 23, 20240969 views Overtourism refers to the overwhelming number of tourists that a destination cannot accommodate, resulting in environmental degradation, declining quality of life, and other issues. These phenomena have worsened in recent… Read more
Travel to Japan with “Staycation” Style to Save the City from Ecological Crisis EDITORJune 15, 202401.1K views With international tourism recovering after COVID-19, Japan has been a popular tourist destination worldwide. Coupled with the depreciation of the Japanese yen, the cost of sightseeing has dropped significantly, attracting many tourists. Although the number of tourists hitting record highs has led to economic recovery, it has also caused overtourism. Read more
Urban Water Scarcity Predicted to Double by 2050 EDITORFebruary 16, 202401.2K views The increasingly severe global water scarcity problem has garnered widespread attention from the international community. As the impact of climate change intensifies, the issue of water scarcity has evolved from… Read more
Researchers Identify Numerous Pharmaceutical Traces in Global River Systems EDITORJanuary 26, 202401K views A report from the University of York in the UK highlights the contamination of the world’s rivers with residues of paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine, epilepsy, and diabetes drugs, indicating potential risks… Read more
Latest Research Shows That Nearly Half of People Breathe Unclean Air EDITORJanuary 23, 202401.1K views Air pollution is worsening, with a growing impact on health. Climate change threatens air quality and lung health, with studies indicating that almost half of the population cannot access clean… Read more
Lonely Planet Recently Announced the 10 Best Cities to Travel in 2024 EDITORJanuary 19, 202401.5K views The well-known travel guide Lonely Planet recently announced the 10 best tourist cities in 2024. The ranking is Nairobi, Paris, Montreal, Mostar, Philadelphia, Manaus, Jakarta, Prague, Izmir and Kansas City. It is worthwhile for everyone to arrange a city trip in 2024 that is different from the past. Read more
Japan Issues Unusually High Temperatures Report, The Weather will Be Warm over The New Year Holidays EDITORDecember 30, 202301.6K views According to forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency, this New Year will usher in unusually high temperatures once in 10 years. The warm weather will continue for a week, with higher-than-normal temperatures possible across the country. In Kanto and the areas west of it, the maximum temperature will reach 15 degrees, and the high temperature in Tokyo may reach 18 degrees. Read more