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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 5, 2021
How are those pandemic hobbies going, really?
How many of us have actually kept up with those trendy pandemic activities from last year? And how can we take an activity from u201chobbyu201d to u201chabitu201d?
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 31, 2021
Analog activities that will get (and keep) you off your phone
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.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 24, 2021
Four food delivery services in Japan you can order from that aren’t Uber Eats
Ordering takeout and delivery is still the name of the game in 2021. Luckily, Japanu2019s food delivery industry has hit a growth spurt.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 17, 2021
Knit wit: Yarn craft offers a much-needed mood boost
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.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 17, 2021
Trendy threads: Where to order specialty yarn in Japan
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2020
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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jul 24, 2020
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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / 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.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Jun 28, 2020
How to compost in a cardboard box at home
Cardboard box composting, a method thatu2019s become popular in Japan, is cheap, simple, bad-odor-free and well-suited to small spaces.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Jun 27, 2020
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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 26, 2020
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.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 14, 2020
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.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 13, 2020
The do’s and doughs of bread makers: Move beyond the basic loaf with mochi and more
Did you know you could make more than bread in your u201chome bakeryu201d? No? The Japan Times tells you how.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jun 12, 2020
Video gamers have pandemic entertainment figured out
Video games Final Fantasy VII Remake and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have engaging storylines, graphics that are worthy of Hollywood and now u2014 a captive audience
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 6, 2020
One man’s journey to perfect homemade nattō
During Week 1 of stay-at-home orders in Chicago, I ordered beer from a local craft brewery. By Week 9, I was making nattu014d (fermented soybeans) at home.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 5, 2020
World Theatre Festival Shizuoka heads online in desperate times
By taking a key arts festival online, Satoshi Miyagi is finding ways to ensure that theater survives the pandemic.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 31, 2020
Finding a slice of creativity during a global pandemic
Artists who've started to work from home have some tips for those of us with extra time on our hands: Boredom can lead to creative thinking, lean into it if you can

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world