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Calling out the elephant in the blogosphere

National / Media | Japan Pulse May 22, 2021

Calling out the elephant in the blogosphere

Two Japanese blogs have made headlines recently for racist remarks against ethnic Koreans, while online discussion starts to ask what Japanese people should do in response.

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wants you to 'Just Say No' to drinking in the streets

National / Media | Japan Pulse May 15, 2021

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wants you to 'Just Say No' to drinking in the streets

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike wants young people to stay home and study rather than go out drinking during the pandemic. Is she targeting the wrong crowd, though?

The mythical three-day weekend: Is it too good to be true?

National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 24, 2021

The mythical three-day weekend: Is it too good to be true?

Working remotely was something Japan, Inc. was never supposed to be able to do. Now that we've done it, is a shorter work week in the cards?

'Chinatown Beat': The act of telling the story is in itself political

Film Apr 24, 2021

'Chinatown Beat': The act of telling the story is in itself political

New York-based director Yuko Torihara hit the pavement with writer Henry Chang to highlight the stories of Asian Americans in her short documentary “Chinatown Beat.”

Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence

National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 10, 2021

Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence

Plenty of people are still anxious about the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as any side effects it might have.

Congested commutes offer a glimpse of life in Japan after COVID-19

National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 3, 2021

Congested commutes offer a glimpse of life in Japan after COVID-19

The second state of emergency that was issued in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures in January has been largely ineffective in reducing the number of commuters each day.

Universities allow students to celebrate start of a new academic year with a few conditions attached

National / Media | Japan Pulse Mar 27, 2021

Universities allow students to celebrate start of a new academic year with a few conditions attached

Parents are poised to be excluded from official entrance ceremonies as COVID-19 risk still lingers.

Oral hygiene habits in Japan reflect the cold reality of COVID-19 pandemic

National / Media | Japan Pulse Mar 20, 2021

Oral hygiene habits in Japan reflect the cold reality of COVID-19 pandemic

Sales of personal toothpaste products have exceeded those targeting families for the first time.

The allure of office supplies without a physical workspace in which to enjoy them

National / Media | Japan Pulse Mar 13, 2021

The allure of office supplies without a physical workspace in which to enjoy them

Modern office supplies can now be neatly docketed and arranged inside collapsible carrying cases for work sessions in shared office spaces or in the comfort of a coffee shop.

Harassment doesn’t end in the office. It can follow you home.

National / Media | Japan Pulse Feb 27, 2021

Harassment doesn’t end in the office. It can follow you home.

Working remotely has put the spotlight on managers overstepping their boundaries with staff.

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