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In recent times the news has been dominated by the ongoing Coronavirus and the many measures people have had to take so as to battle…
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Wife makes husband adorable Japanese pub menu since he can’t go out to drink
Concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus have resulted in some creative takes on organizing scheduled gatherings (such as one university letting their students…
How one Japanese citizen is using manga & anime as a “secret” weapon against coronavirus
As the invisible threat of COVID-19 becomes ever more real, Japan seems to be finally falling victim to the virus. No doubt many find themselves…
Want Vivid Pink Sakura Indoors? Hirosaki University Researchers Might Just Make That Possible
(Juichiro Ito of the Sankei Shimbun, for JAPAN Forward) Cherry blossoms beautifully color the landscape of Japan at this time every year. Now, a research…
Japan’s Sad Doggo shiba inu capsule toys are the figures you want to cuddle up to and comfort
Japanese capsule toy and novelty goods maker Kitan Club appears to be on a mission to prove that you can make a capsule toy out…
Victorinox releases Swiss army knives modeled after Japan’s most legendary samurai warriors
Swiss Army Knife inventor Victorinox is releasing a new lineup of multipurpose knives inspired by the most revered samurai of Japan’s Sengoku Period (Age of…
Free Counselling and Therapy Available Online in Japan
It can be increasingly difficult to deal with what is currently going on around us due to the ongoing crisis of the coronavirus. With the…
Take a Look Behind-the-Scenes of Women’s Pro Wrestling with BACK STAGE PASS vol.1
Take a look behind the scenes of women’s wrestling in Japan with the Tokyo Women’s Pro Wrestling Document Photobook; BACK STAGE PASS vol.1. Starring Japan’s…
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Singer Pikotaro Releases Handwashing Version for Coronavirus Awareness
For better or worse, Japanese celebrities are getting involved in the global effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic, most notably through messages intended to raise…
McDonald’s Japan unsheathes beefy Samurai Mac burgers
McDonald’s Japan has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
Japanese university has graduates attend ceremony via robot avatars during coronavirus outbreak
Stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak has made normally scheduled school graduation ceremony in Japan a no go. While a group of elementary school…
Popular Japanese illustrator Fuzichoco releases gorgeous artbook: Saigenkyo
Fans of Japanese illustration, especially so-called “anime style” art are probably familiar with Fuzichoco. The talented and prolific artist is one of the most famous…
Kinko’s Japan to print free 6-foot long social distance measuring banners
Many companies around the world are doing their best to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers capable of converting their production line…
Tokyo hostel ingeniously offers open-dated “post-pandemic” pre-purchase plan
While the novel coronavirus has caused an unprecedented downturn in the tourism industry around the world, the postponement of the Olympic Games, combined with the…
Japanese music venues struggling in pandemic launch live streaming festival Music Unity 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, food and entertainment venues which depend on people gathering in a physical location have been struggling to make ends…