As events are being cancelled throughout Japan due to the spread of COVID-19, large quantities of fresh flowers that would normally decorate those occasions are going to waste. In an effort to save them, flower-recycling company RIN Inc is buying...
The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus has had massive effects on the world. Over 2,200,000 people have been confirmed to be infected with COVID-19, with more than 150,000 succumbing to it. The pandemic has also caused serious economic damage in...
Earth Day Tokyo is trying something new as it marks its 20th birthday this year. This time, all the contents of the festival – which is set for April 18 and 19 (today and tomorrow!) – will happen online. The change is a response to the spread of the...
Japan’s health ministry is using the LINE messaging application to survey the public nationwide on symptoms of the COVID-19 virus and measures they are taking to avoid it. In the first of a series of surveys via the online communication app, about...
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus is increasing rapidly around the world. Various measures have been taken in each country to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, including school closures, restrictions on going out and...
Telecommuting and remote working are trending in Japan as required work styles grow more diverse. In particular, with the urgent need to prevent coronavirus infection, telecommuting is receiving more attention. Employees are encouraged to work...