Ever since the COVID-19 virus began to spread—something that feels like a hundred years ago—the lifestyles of people worldwide have dramatically changed. Obviously, people were…

It is still the rainy season in Japan, so if you are visiting it during the tsuyu time, you might experience a few inconveniences. Tsuyu…

Italian Twitter user Massi (@massi3112) has been living in Japan for over 10 years, and seems to be one of the many that has great…

In August 2021, OiTr Corporation will launch a new service called OiTr ads, installing dispensers with digital signage functionality to display silent advertisements exclusively in…

Kimono is inclusive, and it’s for now. It welcomes everyone, according to kimono pioneer Mamechiyo. Above all, it connects with life and with place, and…

“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…

Starbucks Japan celebrating its 25th anniversary Starbucks Coffee Ginza Matsuya-dori, the first Starbucks Coffee store, was opened in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996, and since then,…

In May 2019, enkara LLC released its epynomous web media with the mission of “updating our understanding of dogs” and “realizing a better future for…

It is appropriate to take a PCR test when having mild cold symptoms. Moreover, it’s also required when traveling to another place, so some of…

Over the past few months, the concept of telework increasingly became common knowledge among the working population of Japan. Although many Japanese teleworking employees choose…

“Do you know about Ryūseitō?” asked Kuniichi Takami, 48, as he slowly took out a dagger, otherwise known as tantō (短刀, literally short sword). Hiroyuki…

On June 18th, Japanese SNS marketing company FinT, Inc. announced the launch of “TAP: Take Action for Peace”, an Instagram media created by popular singer…

Souvenirs are, by their nature, destined for tourists. However, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people sightseeing in various tourist spots throughout…

For many who have visited or lived in Japan, the word shōtengai 商店街 (shopping street or shopping arcade) evokes small shops competing for shoppers’ attention…

Banquets in traditional geisha settings were a feature of Niigata’s ozashiki cultureーuntil the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Here’s what one company did to save it. By…