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Four food delivery services in Japan you can order from that aren’t Uber Eats

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.

Knit wit: Yarn craft offers a much-needed mood boost

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.

Trendy threads: Where to order specialty yarn in Japan

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.

Pandemic spurs new-style Christmas food and fun as people stay home

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.

New homeware shops in Japan focusing on stay-home demand

Business Dec 8, 2020

New homeware shops in Japan focusing on stay-home demand

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

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.

Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic

Business Aug 13, 2020

Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic

by Alex Martin

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

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.

Greatest thing since sliced bread? Subscription service sources artisanal bakeries across 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.

Demand for library e-book rental services surging in Japan amid pandemic

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.

Easy-listening radio sees revival in Japan as people continue to stay home

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 ...

How to compost in a cardboard box at home

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Jun 28, 2020

How to compost in a cardboard box at home

by Jane Kitagawa

Cardboard box composting, a method that’s become popular in Japan, is cheap, simple, bad-odor-free and well-suited to small spaces.

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