For fans of anime, and animated cinema in general, the Ghibli Museum is one of the most enticing attractions in Japan.
Guests aren’t allowed to take pictures or record video inside the museum, in ord…

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Generally speaking, Japan has always been slow in adapting to online technology.
So we’ve decided to put together a curated list of resources we think many of our readers will enjoy.
Rhizomatiks: Sta…

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If you’ve ever visited the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, you probably know about its strict photography rules inside.
Now that the museum is temporarily shuttered due to coronavirus covid-19 concer…

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What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member doesn’t need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while al…

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Newsfrom JapanTokyo, May 2 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Defense Ministry plans to draw up protocols for potential encounters with UFOs, after the U.S. Defense Department released videos showing such mysteri…

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared an initial month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other regions on April 7, later expanding it to cover the entire country.
"He told me they were putting i…

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Tokyo — Japan's prime minister on Monday extended a state of emergency over the coronavirus until the end of May, as the government warned it was too soon to lift restrictions.
"I will extend the per…

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The premier is scheduled to meet the press at 6 p.m.Abe declared a monthlong state of emergency on April 7 for seven prefectures covering urban areas including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
Currently, th…

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Wander through these museums with Japanese treasures and renowned paintings right from your couch.
Many of Japan’s incredible museums and galleries are accessible online thanks to Google Arts & C…

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