Japanese government releases list of products containing coronavirus-killing surfactants
For those living in Japan, toilet paper and masks are starting to become more available, but disinfectants and sanitizers are still scarce. According to the…
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16-year-old Develops Contact Tracing App as Japan Reopens Its Economy
Like the rest of the world, Japan has been walloped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many restaurants and small businesses have shuttered shops as shopping districts…
The Happy Science Religious Movement Claims to Hold the Cure for COVID-19
The religious landscape in Japan is complex. While traditional Shinto culture dates back to time immemorial, its practice is intermixed with the later-to-arrive Buddhist tradition….
How is this Japanese billionaire helping the needy during the COVID-19 pandemic?
During the global COVID-19 crisis we all face new challenges and hardships in our daily and working lives. Depending on our circumstances the impact of…
The times Japanese politicians put their foot in their mouths
We’ve all done it before: minced words, made a Freudian slip, failed to think out the implications, or simply been too honest. You can take…
Disney Plus Coming to Japan This June
Last November Disney launched their online streaming service, Disney+, in six countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Netflix subscribers may have noticed last…
Japan debates leaving behind the ancient custom of hanko seals
Despite Japan’s high-tech image abroad, there is, at times, a surprising lack of modern technology. This is particularly true in business settings. Many offices still…
Petition For Tokyo’s Homeless To Use Olympic Athletes Village As Shelter
A change.org petition requesting the use of the (currently empty) Olympic Athletes Village as a temporary shelter for Tokyo’s Homeless has gone live online.Started by…
Fukuroi: Shizuoka town determined to put empty houses to good use
Thanks in part to its aging population and the general preference for new houses, Japan has literally millions of empty, old properties. Ten million of…
Japanese politicians and whalers ignore criticism as whaling industry is revived
Japan has a long history of whaling, purportedly dating back to the 12th century. Historically, whale meat was a dietary staple. The nutritious and protein-rich…
Mount Fuji Under Lockdown: Trail Closures
If you were planning an escape from the clutches of societal expectations and the roar of the media screaming “COVID-19” by taking a break at…
Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: Rui Hachimura ‘Had a Great Year’ as a Rookie
Ed Odeven, for JAPAN Forward Rui Hachimura and the Washington Wizards haven’t played a game since a 122-115 victory over the New York Knicks on…
Hello Kitty World 2 now available internationally in English version
Fans of Hello Kitty probably now about Hello Kitty World, the adorable theme park simulation game app which allows you to enjoy a theme park…
Flowers Removed From 600 Year Old Wisteria Tree In Order To Deter Visitors
A 600-year-old Wisteria tree that normally sees thousands of visitors each year during the blossom season, has had it’s flowering branches cut and removed in…
FINA World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka: New Dates Announced
FINA has announced new dates for the 19th FINA World Aquatic Championship, that were originally planned to be held in Fukuoka, Japan during the summer…