The changes allow financial penalties for businesses that don’t comply with the recommended closing hours, among other measures.
As new COVID-19 cases climbed sharply during the week leading up to November 25, the mood in Japan on how to deal with the crisis suddenly...
There are many cultural traditions to enjoy as we approach the holiday season in Japan. Maneki kaki calligraphers who create beautiful stylized plaques are among...
Several regions in Japan have been seeing a rise in cases to the levels of August, causing many experts to fear the onset of a...
“Atypical” is typical during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like every country, Japan is growing accustomed to peculiar policies and awkward workarounds as commerce and...
Japan is relaxing travel restrictions further for Japanese residents and foreigners with resident status in Japan who, until now, had to jump through several...
Even in Tokyo — a gigantic, densely populated, modern technological center — the COVID-19 pandemic has popularized telework beyond expectations and caused people to rediscover their...
It’s perhaps a bit of a mystery for foreigners coming to Japan, but in fact Halloween is a hugely popular celebration in Japan. From...
Photo credit: Memi Nojiri Under a desert moon Two camel riders Carry their lot Of gold and silver. ‘The Desert Moon’ (Tsuki no sabaku),...
A major challenge facing policymakers has been how to carefully control the spread of COVID-19 while allowing society to return to some level of normal...
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the delicacy for you. Head to...
Although it has become somewhat of a political issue in some countries, medical authorities mostly concur that that wearing a face mask is useful the fight...