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Virus threatens 'game over' for Japan's arcades

Lifestyle Feb 16, 2021

Virus threatens 'game over' for Japan's arcades

by Mathias Cena

The number of such facilities plunged from 22,000 in 1989 to just 4,000 in 2019, and a number of well-known locations in Tokyo have shut for good since late last year.

'LGBTQ landmark': Pride House Tokyo opens as part of Olympics project

National Oct 12, 2020

'LGBTQ landmark': Pride House Tokyo opens as part of Olympics project

While Japan has some protections for sexual minorities, it remains the only Group of Seven country that does not recognize same-sex unions.

JR East begins testing ticket gates accessible by QR codes

Business / Corporate Sep 9, 2020

JR East begins testing ticket gates accessible by QR codes

The firm aims to improve the experience of people without IC cards and those with accessibility needs.

The popularity of jeans in Japan begins to fray

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Aug 15, 2020

The popularity of jeans in Japan begins to fray

by Mark Schreiber

According to industry data, total sales of jeans of all types reached 78 million pairs in 2002. The current annual figure is believed to have fallen below 40 million.

Kabukicho host clubs under fire for spreading coronavirus

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Aug 1, 2020

Kabukicho host clubs under fire for spreading coronavirus

by Mark Schreiber

Some media outlets are weighing the pros and cons of mounting an actual "blockade" of Tokyo's well-known entertainment district.

Berg: A classic Shinjuku pit stop, 30 years on

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE Aug 1, 2020

Berg: A classic Shinjuku pit stop, 30 years on

by Robbie Swinnerton

There was already a lot to celebrate about cafe-bar Berg. Now there’s two more: Its 30th birthday and new nonsmoking status.

Debate over Japan's virus testing resurfaces amid nationwide outbreak

National / Social Issues | FOCUS Jul 21, 2020

Debate over Japan's virus testing resurfaces amid nationwide outbreak

by Ryusei Takahashi

While the country is conducting more tests now than it was during the first outbreak, it’s still lagging far behind most nations still ensnared in the pandemic.

Tokyo urges 800 theatergoers to get tested as virus cluster found

National Jul 14, 2020

Tokyo urges 800 theatergoers to get tested as virus cluster found

Tokyo health officials appealed on Tuesday for more than 800 theatregoers to get tested for the novel coronavirus after a production starring Japanese boy-band members was found to be the source of at least 37 cases. As the number of virus infections continues to rise ...

Hundreds of cases, but no state of emergency: What changed in Japan?

National | FOCUS Jul 8, 2020

Hundreds of cases, but no state of emergency: What changed in Japan?

by Gearoid Reidy

This isn’t April, when businesses shut their doors and workers stayed home; government officials argue that another emergency declaration isn’t necessary.

Tokyo reports 48 new coronavirus infections as more nightclub cases emerge

National Jun 15, 2020

Tokyo reports 48 new coronavirus infections as more nightclub cases emerge

Of the total, 20 were confirmed through a group examination conducted mainly for so-called host club employees.

Tokyo reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, highest since May 5

National Jun 15, 2020

Tokyo reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, highest since May 5

Of the new infections, a total of 32 are related to nighttime entertainment districts and five are linked to a hospital cluster.

Nightlife districts demonized over infection fears while grappling with coronavirus impacts

National Jun 9, 2020

Nightlife districts demonized over infection fears while grappling with coronavirus impacts

by Tomohiro Osaki

Heated media coverage has zeroed in on Kabukicho, catapulting the area to a new level of notoriety.

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