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…
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4-week-old kitten warming itself by the stove is too cute!
Master of cats Hogo Neko Hotate-san @hotatemamasan leads a busy life in Northern Japan. She shelters kittens and abandoned cats while also taking care of…
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…
Domino’s Big Wednesday Deal in Japan
Domino’s new “Big Wednesday” deal is making waves. Although many find themselves craving pizza and wings on the weekend, maybe you just can’t get through…
Top jobs which should be replaced by robots
Do you remember the time before ATM machines? When people had to wait in line at the bank just to deposit their paycheck or withdraw…
The Sudden Mood Swings of Hidekichi’s Pets
If you have a cat or dog, you know they’re an endless source of amazement. You can find a never-ending stream of cat and dog…
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…
Why is this University Art Student’s One-Piece Trending?
Tokyo Tama Art University’s @sakamoto_entame’s creativity and flexible fashion views have Twitter users buzzing with one of her latest works. Check out some images she…
Gyu-Kaku’s Month-Long Half-Price Happy Meat Day Special
Did you know that some Japanese consider the 29th of every month ‘Meat Day?’ In Japanese, two is ‘ni’ and nine can be pronounced ‘ku’,…
Test Your Eyes: Can You Find the Hidden Pet?
When you think of camouflage, what comes to mind? Maybe chameleons blending in with a tree or soldiers wearing forest green camo uniforms. Some of…
Third of Service Industry Workers Banned from Wearing Masks Despite Coronavirus Outbreaks
One of 2020’s top headlines has been Coronavirus. As the death toll continues to rise in China, reported to be more than 250, and infections…
Wasei Eigo: Japan’s Pseudo-English
Japanese is certainly a very complicated language. What with Chinese characters whose readings change depending on the word, and two sets of phonetic characters, it’s…
2 Round-Trip Flights and Unlimited House Rentals Every Month
Last October, ANA Airlines announced a partnership with co-living space provider ADDress. For 40,000 yen a month, ADDress members have unlimited access to a network…
Nose-Blowing and Facemasks Provide Surprisingly Deep Insight into Japan’s Social Norms and Facial Expressions
Have you ever been on the train or bus with a horrible runny nose? Whether due to allergies or a cold, I’m pretty sure we’ve…
Japan’s Giri-choco and Rental Girlfriends
Christmas is intended for lovers in Japan, and New Year’s is meant to be spent with family. How about Valentine’s Day? Of course, it’s intended…