COVID-19 has shown us pandemics are a national security issue. A new system with leadership needs to be in place to prevent a repeat of Japan’s...
Entering Japan during COVID-19 means the frustration of extra hoops and hurdles, but despite the extra precautions, the hospitality of the country shines through in surprising...
Cooperation at all levels, local, national and from the vaccine suppliers, is urgently needed in order for the vaccine rollout to proceed smoothly, and bring a...
The firm, sweet flesh of the peaches popular with tourists who come to Fuefuki are the pride of Yamanashi. They will fill the landscape with fragrant...
The Riken new test, while more expensive, can deliver accurate results in about 5 minutes, whereas the current PCR test requires about an hour.
"There is great apprehension that if we don’t [act now], the increase in infections happening in the large cities could increase around the whole country", said...
Take a mix of passion for the environment, Japanese folk crafts, great storytelling skill and a message for the world in the age of COVID-19, and...
As Golden Week holiday approaches and three months before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan is on alert due to a worrisome increase in the number of...
As with most serious subjects, suicide requires knowledge that the typical generalist journalist does not have. When this is combined with stereotypical beliefs about Japan and...
Dates have been announced, along with the first round of an unprecedented Lineup of Japanese stars and favorites.
The government aims to make use of the operational expertise gained from the VRS project as it prepares to launch the Digital Agency in September 2021.
“This is a way for the community to stay inspired and have a way to support restaurants that they love,” says editor Sherry Zheng.