Many elements of Japanese culture are prevalent in American life. People are familiar with Japanese food, entertainment, and technology but may not know the idioms and expressions commonly used in Japan.

As we look towards creating a more sustainable, environmentally friendly future, industries like fast fashion prove to be large obstacles along the way. Fast fashion is the mass production of quickly and cheaply made clothing. Most clothing waste goes into landfills or is incinerated, and because much of the fabric is made with synthetic fibers, it does not break down on its own. One way to combat this needless pollution is mending old clothing instead of tossing or donating it after seeing a hole or a tear.