Family creates adorably ingenious system to stop sons’ fights during quarantine
As people are coping with staying home as a countermeasure to the spread of the coronavirus, people are being as creative as they can in…
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Tokyo Disneyland Hotel staff displays heartwarming hospitality by surprising a guest during coronavirus closure
Anyone who’s ever been to Japan can attest to the level of hospitality and service that the country’s service staff provides. In fact, there’s even…
Classes held in hotel: Japanese university’s coronavirus measure questioned online
As many Japanese schools and universities move to online instruction or close campuses to avoid further coronavirus infections, one university in Ishikawa Prefecture is getting…
Japanese Twitter user shares simple and clever way to make your own reusable mask
With a recent state of emergency declared, the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit Japan hard, and as a result many areas across…
In Japan, Virus Busters service will disinfect coronavirus-infected homes, offices or hotels
As the number of people infected with the novel coronavirus continues to rise in Japan, it’s only natural that there should be a proportionate need…
Mask Shortage-Induced Panic Caused Break-in at Japanese Drugstore
Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19 over the last several months, surgical masks are scarce, worrying healthcare workers treating those infected with the coronavirus….
7-Eleven part-timer’s co-workers celebrated graduation in grand style
Twitter user Tappu (@ing_tapp) was walking past his local 7-Eleven where he couldn’t help but notice a large wreath posted outside of the convenience store….
The difficulty of teleworking when you have cats
It is no secret that working from home is a tough business, but with the current situation, it is a must for all those who…
This cute cat keychain lets you turn door handles without touching them
Whether you’re avoiding unnecessary contact with surfaces which could be contaminated with the novel coronavirus or you’re someone who doesn’t like touching doorknobs and handles…
Japanese politicians suggest beef tickets, free masks will shield Japan from pandemic: residents disagree
All around the world, the COVID-19 virus is decimating economies. Lockdowns are increasingly the norm, leaving many service industry employees without an income. Take America,…
“Stay home” sake cup helps doctors on frontlines and promotes coronavirus awareness
It’s not hard to imagine why some of those who are stuck at home during this coronavirus pandemic may feel helpless to do anything as…
How one Japanese citizen is using manga & anime as a “secret” weapon against coronavirus
As the invisible threat of COVID-19 becomes ever more real, Japan seems to be finally falling victim to the virus. No doubt many find themselves…
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Singer Pikotaro Releases Handwashing Version for Coronavirus Awareness
For better or worse, Japanese celebrities are getting involved in the global effort to fight the coronavirus pandemic, most notably through messages intended to raise…
Japanese university has graduates attend ceremony via robot avatars during coronavirus outbreak
Stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak has made normally scheduled school graduation ceremony in Japan a no go. While a group of elementary school…
Kinko’s Japan to print free 6-foot long social distance measuring banners
Many companies around the world are doing their best to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers capable of converting their production line…