Unit 6 Study Guide: Global and Societal Challenges in Modern Japan

Gomi Bunbetsu (ゴミ分別)

The strict separation of trash in Japan.

Moeru gomi

Burnable trash in Japan.

Moenai gomi

Non-burnable trash in Japan.

Fuhou touki (不法投棄)

Illegal dumping in Japan.

Mottainai (もったいない)

A cultural concept of wastefulness rooted in Buddhist philosophy.

3Rs + 1

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Refuse (to unnecessary packaging).

My Bag (マイバッグ)

The eco-friendly bag carried by individuals to reduce plastic use.

Setsuden (節電)

Energy conservation in Japan, especially post-Fukushima.

Cool Biz (クールビズ)

A campaign to promote casual attire in summer to save energy.

Warm Biz (ウォームビズ)

A campaign promoting wearing layers in winter to conserve heating.

Jishin (地震)

Earthquake in Japanese.

Tsunami (津波)

Tsunami in Japanese.

Hinankunren (避難訓練)

Evacuation drill in Japan.

Bousai (防災)

Disaster prevention measures in Japan.

Shoushi Koureika (少子高齢化)

The phenomenon of a declining birthrate and aging population in Japan.

Bankonka (晩婚化)

The trend of delayed marriage in Japanese society.

Roudouryoku busoku (労働力不足)

Labor shortage in Japan due to demographic changes.

Kaigo (介護)

Nursing care for the elderly in Japan.

Shudan Ishiki (集団意識)

Group consciousness emphasizing civic responsibility in Japanese culture.

Chounaikai (町内会)

Neighborhood associations in Japan for community activities.

Borantia (ボランティア)

Volunteer work in Japanese society.

Heiwa Kyouiku (平和教育)

Peace education emphasizing the prevention of war.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Cities in Japan where students learn about the consequences of atomic bombings.

Article 9

The clause in the Japanese Constitution that renounces war.

Kankyou Mondai (環境問題)

Environmental issues that Japan faces.

Chikyu Ondanka (地球温暖化)

Global warming in Japanese.

Shigen (資源)

Natural resources in Japanese.

Risaikuru (リサイクル)

The act of recycling or reprocessing materials.