Fun is not canceled: a message of solidarity from Japanese artists and event organizers
In the new reality brought about by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the mood in Japan is becoming grim as cultural and sporting events are canceled,…
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Gourmet lunch and telework plan at Hyoki, Kasuitei & Hyoto luxury restaurants is a steal
Now that the novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted Japanese companies to take measures to protect the safety of their employees, many of them are teleworking…
How is the novel coronavirus spreading in Japan?
The first two months of 2020 have seen the world gripped by a novel coronavirus, a mysterious and in some cases deadly plague. Each nation…
Will the novel coronavirus push Japan to declare a state of emergency?
It’s been almost a month since the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Japan, that being a Japanese man who had traveled…
Toilet Paper Nowhere to be Found? Try Yamato Transport
There are two kinds of people in Japan right now. Type A are those who have stocked up on all daily necessities and are preparing…
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…
“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 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….
Due to COVID-19, Tokyo Marathon to Restrict Entry to Elite Runners Only
General runners express concerns on social media after Tokyo Marathon makes decision to restrict entry to elite athletes As Japan increases its efforts to contain…
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…