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Small Victories Against Boredom: How Families Coped During Lockdowns
The state of emergency in Japan was lifted on May 25. Now, with schools reopening, it is heartening to […]
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What It’s Like Going Back to School After the Coronavirus Emergency
As in many industries, schools and my village in Fukushima are implementing a phased reopening. The exception was one
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Delightfully Inspiring Hydrangeas Peak in Uji, Kyoto
Let’s just start with the premise that, if you are anything like me, you probably have the green thumb […]
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PlayStation 5 Unveiled, But Will It Meet the Hype in Japan?
Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled to the world on Friday, June 12, the much-awaited new PlayStation 5 console. W
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[Corona ni Makeruna] Performing Arts Bounce Back in Osaka Amid the Pandemic
A slogan which many have been sharing in Japan on SNS and mainstream media is “Corona ni makeruna!” It […]
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No Præmium Imperiale in 2020: International Artists’ Awards Postponed to Fall 2021
The prestigious Præmium Imperiale award, which recognizes the achievements of artists from all over the world, will of
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Japanese KFCs dress Col. Sanders in armor to show gratitude and resistance to COVID-19
Kentucky Fried Chicken is celebrating half a century of business in Japan this year. And as they’ve done […]
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EDITORIAL | What Matters Is What We Teach, Not When We Start the School Year
Proposals to move the start of the academic year from April to September drew considerable attention as the [&hellip
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Historical Japanese Sword ‘Kotetsu Katana of Kondo Isami’ Discovered
After more than 250 years of rule, the Tokugawa government’s power had begun to wane. The Japanese people had [&hellip
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Rurikoin Temple’s Green Maple Leaves Are Stunning in the Rain
June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes knocking at the door. Muggy […]
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[Corona ni Makeruna] The Workers Who Made Our Lives Easier During Japan’s Emergency
A slogan which many have been sharing in Japan on SNS and mainstream media is “Corona ni makeruna!” It […]
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[Kimono Style] Yukata: Simple Summer Beauty
We are almost at the beginning of the yukata season. One of the joys of the Japanese summer for […]