National / Media | Japan Pulse Dec 5, 2020

Consumers seek to enjoy a creative Christmas online amid COVID-19

Staying home for Christmas doesn't have to equate with being bored and lonely.

National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 28, 2020

Is ‘Demon Slayer’ too violent for children?

Some children claim they're afraid to sleep after watching record-breaking anime in theaters.

Language | BILINGUAL Nov 10, 2020

Put your back into these body-related terms

Working from home is resulting in shoulder and back pain for some, but it won't hurt to brush up on some idioms.

National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 7, 2020

Japan's students struggle to embrace online learning amid COVID-19

Japan's university students have had a rough six months and the immediate future isn’t looking much brighter. While much of the country has more or less returned to some semblance of normalcy, students have almost been left behind in terms of their studies. "It's like we're ...

National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 31, 2020

Dress for success: The benefits of looking fresh in online meetings

If it helps, there's certainly no shortage of websites and blogs that offer advice on online etiquette tips.

Language | BILINGUAL Oct 27, 2020

Friendly or too familiar? The tricky parameters of using 'chan'

The "chan" suffix is often used for women in Japan as a cute term of affection, but there are certain circumstances in which you should stick to "san."

National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 17, 2020

The individual makes a comeback in Japan amid COVID-19

Companies are successfully offering goods and services that target individuals in the “solo” market. But there's a catch …

National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 3, 2020

The not-so-secret allure of camping in Japan amid a pandemic

Public transport isn’t generally an option, campers seldom use restaurants or hotels, and social distancing is virtually a given.

National / Media | Japan Pulse Sep 26, 2020

Japan's remote workforce packs on a few pounds amid pandemic

Some reports suggest that women put on an average of 2.6 kilograms in April and May. Men, by comparison, added an average of 3.3 kilograms.

Language | BILINGUAL Sep 22, 2020

Channeling that 1964 spirit amid the pandemic

Sacrifice, dedication and training — these were the pillars that supported athletes in the 1964 Olympics. They might help during the pandemic, too.