These videos explain the Listings of Societal Issues in an easy-to-understand way. Each societal issue is discussed for about 10 minutes, covering the problems, issues, and technological and regulatory trends of each topic.
Wellness, 2021 Edition
①Increased medical costs due to lifestyle-related diseases
The voluntary stay-at-home and work from home under the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced people’s physical activities and increased the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.It is important to have mechanisms that encourage behavioral change to improve lifestyles.
Videos on Societal Issues – Wellness, 2021 Edition
Water & Food, 2021 Edition
①Decline in food supply capacity
Japan is facing a continued aging and severe shortage of workforce in agriculture and fisheries. Improving productivity and adding high value to production are becoming important requirements.
Videos on Societal Issues – Water & Food, 2021 Edition
Energy & Environment, 2021 Edition
①Need to accelerate decarbonization in the supply side of energy
It is critical to develop innovative energy production and conversion technologies for stable energy supply and higher economic efficiency. There are high expectations for this field, ranging from the practical use of otherwise wasted heat and bioenergy, which is currently underway, to the realization of so-called dream technologies, such as artificial photosynthesis and fusion power generation.
Videos on Societal Issues – Energy & Environment, 2021 Edition
Mobility, 2021 Edition
①Adverse effects of vehicle-centric transportation systems
Traffic congestions are frequently seen within and between cities worldwide and are the cause of enormous economic losses. Traffic accidents and negative effects on the environment are also major problems.
Videos on Societal Issues – Mobility, 2021 Edition
Disaster Prevention & Infrastructure, 2021 Edition
①Insufficient preparation and response to natural disasters
Natural disasters have increased both in frequency and severity due to climate change, leading to large losses in human life and severe damage to infrastructure. Systematic, proactive, and scientific measures are necessary for preparation for natural disasters, emergency response in the event of a disaster, and the recovery and reconstruction following a disaster.
Videos on Societal Issues – Disaster Prevention & Infrastructure, 2021 Edition
Education & Human Resource Development, 2021 Edition
①Insufficient skill development in terms of mastering new technologies and processes
Reading comprehension is becoming increasingly important as a skill that is difficult to replace by AI. However, the average scores of reading comprehension of students has been on the decline as the number of students categorized in a low level is increasing. In addition, education is wrought with inequality due to differences in geographic, residential, and economic conditions.
Videos on Societal Issues – Education & Human Resource Development, 2021 Edition