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 that’s …

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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 Tokyo.
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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 Japan Railway Co.,…

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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.
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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 the nam…

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Local municipalities will pay for the hotels rooms, with costs to be funded by a fiscal 2020 supplementary budget, Kyodo news service reported.
Until now Japan has been hospitalizing all coronavirus …

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SNA (Tokyo) — The arrival of the Covid-19 coronavirus on Japanese shores is having dramatic effect on people’s lives, as it is in most of the world.
But beyond the macro trends and economic statistic…

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Photo : Japan Trend ShopEven after singing all six minutes of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, I’m still anxious that I haven’t washed my hands long enough to ensure they’re properly clean.
So I like the i…

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Washing our hands has become a matter of great importance these days more than ever but it's something that small children have always found particularly annoying.
The Otetepon Push Stamp for Washing…

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