Japanese store clerk stops toilet paper theft with a bit of “dark magic”
In the confusion and uncertainty provoked by the outbreak of novel coronavirus in Japan, unfounded rumors that paper supplies from China would run out have…
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Japan’s Mask Snood Fashionably Arrives Just In Time
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has sort of made their name on quirky animal-motif goods such as 3D hamster handkerchiefs and squishy cat paw handbags, one…
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It’s not easy to get a coronavirus test in Japan [Interview with a Tokyo resident]
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Japanese government has implemented what many are calling an obtuse and ambiguous system to deal with those…
Convenience Store Lawson Donates Rice Balls To Day Cares After Coronavirus School Closures
On March 2nd, many schools in Japan announced that they will be temporarily closing as a countermeasure against the ongoing spread of the coronavirus. In…
“The death of theater”: Tokyo Met Theater director’s stand against coronavirus closures
In an address to the Japanese people on February 27th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe requested sporting and cultural event organizers to postpone or cancel events…
Japanese musicians performing online due to coronavirus: archived and upcoming events
Until the first half of March, big sport and cultural events in Japan are being canceled or postponed in response to a request issued by…
Virus-infected owners should avoid contact with their pets, Japanese vet society warns
On February 27th, the Veterinary Association of Hokkaido, the Japanese prefecture with the highest number of people infected with COVID-19 at the time of writing…
Under 5% of Japanese companies using off-peak commuting and telework, survey reveals
As Japan continues to face the growing threat of COVID-19 within its borders, many companies have mandated or encouraged employees to begin telecommuting or off-peak…
Japanese Idol Group Charges Extra For Fans Not Wearing Masks Due To Cornoavirus
Idol groups in Japan, and particularly underground idols (chika idols, 地下アイドル) offer a service to fans referred to as “cheki”. They’re essentially Polaroid/print-out camera shots…
Japanese boy under the age of 10 tests positive for COVID-19
A boy under the age of 10 is confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus. This case is Japan’s youngest person to be infected by…
Emergency Stop Button on Train Pushed after Passenger Coughs without Mask
A train in Fukuoka city was delayed by 3 minutes on the evening of February 18th after a passenger hit the emergency stop button because…
Olympic 2020 games to go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
Despite ongoing fears of the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the 2020 Olympic games say the event will be going ahead as originally planned….
Japanese Government Announces COVID-19 Criteria for Deciding When to Consult a Doctor
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Japan continues to grow, not only in the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship docked…
The Proper Way to Dispose of Surgical Masks
It’s not uncommon to see many Japanese people wearing masks in public places during the winter season. This is to protect against catching a cold…
Guests on Coronavirus-Quarantined Cruise Ship Are Leaving Surprising Messages on Their Doors
The quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship now docked at Yokohama Port has sadly become the site of the second-largest outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outside…