Japan uses transparent body bags for families to say their final goodbyes to loved ones

In Kobe, Japan, the local government has ordered transparent body bags for families who want a viewing of those who died of COVID-19. The transparent bags, opposed to the opaque white bags that most hospitals use, might give some families…

Netflix’s Queer Eye highlights palliative caregivers’ struggle for work-life balance

Last year Netflix rebooted Queer Eye, the hugly successful show from the early 2000´s. Bringing in fresh faces to host this feel good show focused on highlighting inner beauty and self love. The show’s premise remained the same, following the…

Japanese save thousands buying plots before tax increase kicks in

Japan is increasing the tax rate and Japanese consumers are trying to save, where they can, on long term purchases including death care packages for themselves and their families. Japan´s massive debt To pay down the country’s massive debt and…