Japanese train station implements clever and helpful system for hand sanitization
Due to the wild spread of novel coronavirus, there are now hand-sanitizers placed in various public places. However, it has become so common that people…
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Team of Japanese artisans revive traditional crafts with unique masks and face shields
The history of traditional crafts in Japan is not only rich, but can be seen and appreciated today thanks to the dedicated artisans who have…
Japanese maker releases Pocket Soap that lets kids have fun washing hands and destroying kawaii viruses
While safety countermeasures against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) such as masks and social distancing have become a norm for many, it can…
Shared kitchen space project in Japan gives restaurant entrepreneurs relief during pandemic
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has had a heavy impact on many businesses. The food and beverage industry in particular that has had to deal…
Japanese maker releases stringless seal masks made to make salon treatments easier
Many in Japan are used to wearing masks even before their raised necessity due to the novel coronavirus, as they are often worn to protect…
When getting the silent treatment is a good thing: Japanese hair salon’s pandemic measure
In order to reduce the risk of infection from the novel coronavirus, many people have been avoiding a visit to their usual hair salon or…
Enjoy a socially distanced private hanami with this sakura tree rental plan
Seeing all the sakura season products and goods being released around Japan makes everybody crave for that picture perfect picnic under a cherry blossom tree….
Japan’s Caffè & Bar Pronto offers free “drinking etiquette” masks to patrons during pandemic
Based on the number of people newly infected with the novel coronavirus and the status of the medical system, the emergency declaration requiring restaurants and…
Japanese chain helps fight food waste and turns home tables into at-home izakayas
Tsukada Farm is an izakaya (Japanese style pub) that emphasizes use of fresh locally farmed ingredients running in 24 prefectures across Japan. However, despite being…
Hokkaido zoo and manga artists team up to protect animals during pandemic
Stay-at-home protocol and encouraged social distancing as a countermeasure to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mean that even gathering in public facilities with…
Nagano farmers and restaurants team up to provide home vegetable meals during pandemic
It’s no secret that protocol prioritizing safety as a countermeasure to the ongoing pandemic has put a strain on not only restaurants, but the farmers…
Yakiniku chain offers affordable all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu course to battle pandemic food waste
All-you-can-eat yakiniku, or grilled meat dining, is one of Japan’s favorite celebratory eating experiences. One of its most appealing aspects is that you can very…
Japanese maker releases stringless adhesive masks to relieve stress on ears
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, masks were regularly worn in Japan for a variety of reasons that include hay fever, cold seasons, or simply a…
IKEA Japan sends help to healthcare workers during pandemic
Despite a number of countermeasures taken to prioritize safety during the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the world remains in a struggle against it,…
Chauffeur service in Japan keeps cherry blossom viewing parties alive with luxury limo hanami
Hanami, or cherry blossom flower viewing parties, are one of Japan’s favorite ways to celebrate the beautiful sakura season of spring. Gathering under sakura trees…