Teleworking mum accidentally uses polite language on her kids and slang on her boss!
In Japan, as in the rest of the world, working from home during the coronavirus lockdown has become the new normal for millions of people….
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Coronavirus pandemic: thermometers and batteries in short supply
In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a lot of people are practising social distancing and doing all they can to stay…
Unlock these Awesome Free Manga and Anime During Lockdown
April 16th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the nationwide extension of Japan’s state of emergency. This allows regional governments across the country to strongly request…
Japanese pharmacy clerk releases list of the worst COVID-19 customers
Japanese people have a reputation for being considerate and polite. Many go out of their way to help, and they are quick to apologize over…
Prisoners Across Japan Join In Fight Against COVID-19 By Producing Face Masks
As the number of cases of COVID-19 patients continues to rise, and the nation comes to terms with new rules set about by the government…
Video game of Tokyo Governor Koike lets you stop public gatherings, combat coronavirus
At a time when people have found themselves in isolation, some have found creative, albeit slightly unusual outlets for the time they spend indoors. Japanese…
Handwritten note to restaurant moves Twitter users to tears
A series of heartwarming updates posted by a Twitter user have earned over 100,000 ‘likes.’ The coronavirus lockdown means that Twitter user Sumo (@smm0228) isn’t…
Kid Dressed Like This on First Day Back to School During Pandemic
On April 7, 2020, Japan’s government declared a State of Emergency for 7 prefectures to curb the spread of COVID-19. A little more than a…
Japan to give all residents the equivalent of around 930 USD for free
Japan has pledged to give 100,000 yen to every resident in Japan to lessen the economic impact of COVID-19. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scrapped an…
#coronadivorce trends online as locked-down couples realize they don’t actually get along
Families across Japan are experiencing some difficult times. Schools are out of session recently, forcing children to stay at home. Likewise, working adults find themselves…
“Social Distancing”, Japan’s free browser game will keep you sane as you stay at home
Many around the world the world are adjusting to following the “stay at home” protocol urged by local and national governments as a countermeasure against…
5 Reasons Japan Should Quit Smoking
(Duncan Bartlett, for JAPAN Forward) There’s never been a better time to give up cigarettes. I gave up smoking about eight years ago, and I…
Japanese drugstore commended for sign posted, mask-selling policy
COVID-19 continues to menace countries across the world. Due to the rampant spread of the coronavirus, people line up in front of drugstores all over…
Large lines form for last order as Starbucks closes 850 stores across Japan
Following a state of emergency declared by the Japanese government and pressure from prefectural authorities, Starbucks Japan has understandably decided to close 850 of their…
Japanese health ministry approves booze for use as sanitizer
Exceptional measures As the struggle to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has decided…