National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 23, 2021
The social media creators in Japan to keep an eye on in 2021
by Patrick St. Michel
With parts of the country entering a second state of emergency, here’s four digital producers that could define the year …
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 16, 2021
Amid pandemic, children's activities may be just the distraction we all need
by Kaori Shoji
There wasn't much to raise spirits in the Tokyo area during the new year holiday. With record-breaking daily numbers of new COVID-19 cases and reports that a second state of emergency was likely to be implemented, many people were keen to stay indoors. Some, however, ...
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 9, 2021
The search for positive takeaways from a year of COVID-19 on social media
by Kaori Shoji
Some users discovered they quite like the solitude they faced in 2020.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 1, 2021
Adults seek solace in the wisdom of children online amid pandemic
by Kaori Shoji
Parents have spent more time with their children over the past 12 months than perhaps any time in the country's history.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Dec 12, 2020
Online meeting moments of 2020: What could go wrong?
by Kaori Shoji
Unmistakable background sounds, visible sweatpants, sudden bowel movements … Japan's workers experienced it all.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Dec 5, 2020
Consumers seek to enjoy a creative Christmas online amid COVID-19
by Kaori Shoji
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?
by Kaori Shoji
Some children claim they're afraid to sleep after watching record-breaking anime in theaters.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 21, 2020
U.S. election helps disinformation on social media thrive in Japan
by Patrick St. Michel
The 2020 U.S. presidential election has dominated much of the news cycle over the past couple of weeks, with social media playing a key role in the conversation. What’s surprising, however, is just how vocal a certain set of social media users have been in ...
National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 14, 2020
Reaction videos take center stage as YouTubers seek to decipher online content about Japan
by Patrick St. Michel
Genre's roots can be traced to the sort of interactions once typically found on Japanese mainstream TV.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Nov 7, 2020
Japan's students struggle to embrace online learning amid COVID-19
by Kaori Shoji
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
by Kaori Shoji
If it helps, there's certainly no shortage of websites and blogs that offer advice on online etiquette tips.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 24, 2020
Social media creators take advantage of the subsidized Go To campaigns
by Patrick St. Michel
The government’s Go To Travel campaign prompted plenty of skepticism ahead of its debut in July. Understandably so — new cases of COVID-19 infections were back on the upswing at that time and the whole push to help support the country’s ailing tourism industry ...