Unstaffed fluffy bread bakery opens in Japan
Japan’s countryside unstaffed honor system vegetable stands may have provided a blueprint for companies hoping to make no-contact sales smoother during the pandemic. We’ve recently…
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A Personal Covid-19 Experience in Japan
Covid-19, the pandemic that took hold of the world in early 2020 and still won’t let go. It’s been more than a year and a…
Fans crush tax donation goal to keep Studio Ghibli Museum thriving during pandemic
Aside from the upcoming Studio Ghibli Theme Park, the official Studio Ghibli Museum located in Mitaka is probably as sacred ground as it gets for…
Mount Fuji climbing trails reopen to the public on Yamanashi side
A little over a year ago, we found ourselves announcing a strange situation; Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain and the country’s highest point was to…
Help stop pet abandonment which is rising during the pandemic with new online dog training lessons
While the demand for pets drastically increased due to the recent pandemic, the number of pet abandonment and negligence has unfortunately been also increasing in…
NAKED co-creates ‘new normal’ pandemic adapted night-worship with Toyokawa Inari, with protective fox masks and distance lanterns
Shrines and temples have long been a symbolic place to connect with one another, but sadly the number of worshippers across Japan has decreased by…
Asakusa rickshaw company offers discounted rides for those who have been vaccinated
As the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with…
Show thanks to health professionals and eateries with apparel made with recycled materials
“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…
My experience taking a COVID-19 PCR test in Japan
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…
Hot spring hotel in Japan opens to teleworking guests seeking relaxing views
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…
Japanese sushi chain releases rentable conveyor belts for home kaitenzushi parties
Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) is enjoyed by many as a family affair in Japan. However, the communal dining experience of having a sushi-go-round pass by…
Japanese maker develops no-contact touch panels for hospitals
The pandemic caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) given many a chance to revaluate their daily practices in terms of responsibility and…
International English Study Program to the USA includes vaccination for students from Japan
According to Our World in Data, as of May 30th the United States has reached a vaccination rate of 41%. In California alone, all residents…
Japanese maker mass produces lightweight and easy to assemble partitions for use at events
Japanese manufacturer King Jim normally makes their name on convenient home and office goods, but during the pandemic have shifted their focus towards products that…
All-in-one home izakaya grill and sake heater turns your table into a Japanese pub
Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be…