The 5 Coolest Capsule Hotels in Japan
Capsule hotels are a budget-conscious traveler’s lifesaver when it comes to lodging in Japan. For the uninitiated, capsule hotels feature pods just big enough for one person to sleep in, ra…
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Many schools in Japan reopen after monthlong coronavirus shutdown
At an elementary school in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, some 230 students took part in a ceremony marking the start of the new academic year. Schools in Tokyo and other areas where infection counts…
France-based Japanese chefs feeding doctors during coronavirus fight
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 14:20 | Lifestyle, All, CoronavirusFive Japanese chefs came together and put their skills to work on Sunday to show their appreciation for the staff of a hospital …
U.S. Forces Japan declares public health emergency for the Kanto Plains region
Forces Japan commander announced a Public Health Emergency for the Kanto Plains region, Apr. Forces Japan is my number one priority. Due to the steady increase in COVID-19 cases in the…
Coronavirus: Japan to declare emergency in major cities after surge in cases
Japan’s prime minister is expected to declare a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the country after a surge in in new infections spread throughout Tokyo and other major ci…
A quick history of why Asians wear surgical masks in public
On the 7 train that connects Manhattan to the bustling ethnic enclave of Flushing, Queens, it’s becoming more and more common to see riders wearing surgical masks in public. It’s a phenomenon th…
Japan’s prime minster to declare state of emergency for Tokyo over coronavirus infections
Increasing rate of infections expected to prompt other major Japanese cities also being part of designated emergency areas. On Sunday, 143 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in To…
What will life in Japan under a state of emergency look like?
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 17:40 | All, Coronavirus, World, JapanA state of emergency is set to be declared in parts of Japan most heavily hit by the spread of the coronavirus. East Jap…
2020 Top Jobs in Japan Week 14
On Apr 6, 2020If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones.…
Japanese Art Online: Part 2 | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
As reported previously, however, the internet still provides opportunities for enjoying Japanese art. The event would have included an international art summit at Atami hot springs, giving it th…