Lifestyle Jan 31, 2021
Analog activities that will get (and keep) you off your phone
by Rebecca Saunders
We all know too much screen time is bad for us. So hit the off button and consider picking up one of these Japanese hobbies instead.
Food & Drink Jan 24, 2021
Four food delivery services in Japan you can order from that aren’t Uber Eats
by Zanete Zujeva
Ordering takeout and delivery is still the name of the game in 2021. Luckily, Japan’s food delivery industry has hit a growth spurt.
Lifestyle Jan 17, 2021
Knit wit: Yarn craft offers a much-needed mood boost
by Kate Atherley
Need a new #stayhome hobby as parts of Japan move back into a state of emergency? Maybe it's time to pick up some yarn and needles and give knitting a try.
Lifestyle Jan 17, 2021
Trendy threads: Where to order specialty yarn in Japan
by Haruka Murayama
Caught the crafting fever? Here are five shops where you can order a variety of ready-made kits and specialty yarns for your next DIY project.
Business / Economy Dec 24, 2020
Pandemic spurs new-style Christmas food and fun as people stay home
Upscale restaurant kitchens are bracing for high delivery demand, while sales are also up for cakes, pizzas and toys that can entertain the whole family.
Business Dec 8, 2020
Stores such as Ikea and Muji are tapping into the demand for versatile furniture for those who are now teleworking.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Aug 21, 2020
Pets in demand as Japanese stay home, but pandemic chokes supply
As people stay home longer amid the spread of COVID-19 infections, more are turning to animals for help in dealing with stress.
Business Aug 13, 2020
Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic
by Alex K.T. Martin
Sales of board, card, dice and other traditional games have skyrocketed as people spend more time indoors.
TV Jul 24, 2020
Get chills and thrills with binge-worthy miniseries on streaming
by Tom Hanaway
Summer heat and self-isolation got you down? Cool down with these six miniseries that you can stream in Japan.
Business / Corporate Jul 11, 2020
Greatest thing since sliced bread? Subscription service sources artisanal bakeries across Japan
The program, which makes use of a special freezing technique, has drawn 160 corporate and over 2,000 individual subscribers so far.
National Jul 2, 2020
Demand for library e-book rental services surging in Japan amid pandemic
The total number of e-books borrowed in May from libraries operated by one service provider shot up fivefold from a year before.
Music Jul 1, 2020
Easy-listening radio sees revival in Japan as people continue to stay home
As it has done with just about all activities around the globe, the novel coronavirus has reshaped how we consume our entertainment. In Japan, one of those ways has been the revival, most notably among young people, of a once favorite pastime that had largely ...