Unit 6 Strategy: Navigating Environmental, Societal, and Political Challenges in Japan

Shizen Saigai

Natural Disaster

Jishin

Earthquake

Tsunami

Tsunami

Taifū

Typhoon

Bōsai

Disaster Prevention

Seismicity

The occurrence of earthquakes in a region.

Mōsho

Extreme heat.

Hinan-bukuro

Evacuation Bags containing essentials for emergency evacuation.

J-Alert System

A satellite-based system that alerts citizens of incoming strong tremors.

Hinan Kunren

Evacuation drills conducted in schools and offices.

Bunbetsu

Trash separation rules in Japan.

Moyasu Gomi

Burnable Trash such as paper and food scraps.

Moyasanai Gomi

Non-burnable Trash including plastics and ceramics.

Shigen Gomi

Recyclable Resources like PET bottles and cans.

Sodai Gomi

Oversized Trash, which requires a paid ticket for disposal.

Mottainai

An expression of regret over wastefulness, related to intrinsic value.

Kōreika Shakai

Aging Society describing Japan's demographic situation.

Shōshika

Declining birth rate.

Kōreika

Aging population.

Akiya

Empty Houses resulting from population decline.

Karōshi

Death by overwork.

Nomikai

After-work drinking parties often seen as mandatory.

Tabunka Kyōsei

Multicultural coexistence; the government's goal for integration.

Article 9

A clause in the constitution that renounces war and military forces.

Self-Defense Forces

Japan's military forces with a focus on defense.

Senkaku Islands

A disputed territory claimed by both Japan and China.

Takeshima

An island disputed between Japan and South Korea.

Northern Territories

Territory disputed between Japan and Russia.

The Lost Decades

A term describing Japan’s prolonged economic stagnation since the 1990s.

Consumption Tax

A tax that has increased over time to cover social security costs.

Kankyō

Environment.

Chikyū Ondanka

Global Warming.

Shōshi Kōreika

Declining birthrate and aging population.

Shigen

Natural Resources.

Setsuyaku suru

To save or conserve (money/resources).

Seifu

Government.

Heiwa

Peace.

Borantia

Volunteer.

Risaikuru

Recycle.

Glass Ceiling

The barrier preventing women from advancing to upper management.

Mata-hara

Pressure on women regarding job retention during pregnancy.

Womenomics

Policies aimed at increasing women in the workforce.

Robotics

Technology involving robots, often used in caregiving.

Immigration Reform

Changes made to attract foreign labor to Japan.

Raising Retirement Age

Encouraging seniors to remain in the workforce longer.