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.
Stores such as Ikea and Muji are tapping into the demand for versatile furniture for those who are now teleworking.
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.
Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic
Sales of board, card, dice and other traditional games have skyrocketed as people spend more time indoors.
Get chills and thrills with binge-worthy miniseries on streaming
Summer heat and self-isolation got you down? Cool down with these six miniseries that you can stream in Japan.
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.
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.
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 ...
How to compost in a cardboard box at home
Cardboard box composting, a method that’s become popular in Japan, is cheap, simple, bad-odor-free and well-suited to small spaces.
Five refreshing and summer-friendly Japanese recipes
This recipe collection starts with a homemade mentsuyu (noodle sauce), which becomes a flavorful base for four other dishes.
Skip the trip to Italy and binge Asian cinema online
As we head into summer, now is the time to crank up the air-conditioning, get comfortable and delve into Japanese cinema with these recommendations.
Here’s what you need to know before getting a pet in Japan
If time spent at home during COVID-19 made you want to get your own furry friend, here are some points to consider before committing to a new pet.
