The COVID-19 pandemic has grappled the world and has sent global economies spiraling downward. Due to this, a majority of families around the world are feeling the burden, especially for children who may not come from homes with a safe or stable...
Snack makers in two of Japan’s leading tourism and commercial cities – Kyoto and Osaka – have banded together to sell a collection of their products online, at 60% below their regular price in a coronavirus-related relief project. The online sales...
Spring is the beginning of a new school year in Japan. Traditionally in the beginning of April, small children wearing jackets and ties or dresses for a ceremony on the first day in elementary school. However, schools across the nation are closed...
Bio Face is a new face mask made by two Japanese enterprises, TBM Co., Ltd. and Bioworks Corporation. The product is a washable antibacterial face mask made from plant-derived materials. Some countries are facing chronic shortages due to the huge...
Schools are closed, businesses are suspended and people are advised to stay at home as prevention from the coronavirus pandemic. Japan is no exception. These extreme measures have affected multiple industries, not limited to manufacturing, retail...
Restaurants are closing their doors to avoid mass gathering during this pandemic period. Farm-to-table Japanese tavern Tsukada Nojo is no exception. It decided to close down all of its branches for the time being. To save the establishment’s...
Today was supposed to be Japan’s last day of self-quarantine. But that was not to be. The Japanese government has extended the period to 31 May for 13 cities. Until the numbers of infections drop below and under control, the situation will...