With flights still cut, Japan's airline workers make the best of jobs on the ground
Unable to perform their usual duties, many staffers have remained seconded, sometimes keeping them in a very different environment but enabling them to learn new skills.
Medical experts in Japan concerned that omicron symptoms will be mistaken for hay fever
This year’s hay fever season has arrived amid the spread of the omicron variant, which often leads to similar symptoms, such as sneezing and a running nose.
Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates
Jungyō events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport and recruiting new wrestlers.
Despite COVID-19 impact, Coming of Age Day ceremonies go ahead in Japan
While many coming-of-age ceremonies were canceled or hosted online, tens of thousands of young men and women gathered in Yokohama to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
All Japan tournament an optimistic indicator of a return to normal
Sunday's action at Ryogoku Kokugikan featured not only talented wrestlers with promising futures, but an upbeat atmosphere that hinted at a promising 2022 for the sport.
In sweeping pandemic policy bundle, free testing signals attitude change in Japan
After nearly two years of criticism that the country isn’t carrying out enough tests, the measure is a subtle but strong sign of a shift toward a more proactive stance.
18 months upon the rock: Perseverance amid the pandemic
With vaccinations increasing, it’s time for us to get out from under our rocks and look at what life will be like in these post-pandemic times.
Four essential ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home
From set-it-and-forget-it cold brew to the meticulous V60 pour over, here’s how to take your home-brewed coffee to the next level.
Behind the ‘closed’ doors of Tokyo’s bars, alcohol is still flowing
A pervasive but hushed rebellion is happening across the city. Whether they accepted subsidies or not, bars operating as semi-secret COVID-era speakeasies are everywhere.
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 “hobby” to “habit”?
Self-care tips from experts to get you out of the delta doldrums
Lethargy. Languishing. Listlessness. Whatever you call it, it’s what we’re all feeling. The important thing is you’re not alone, and there are ways to get through this prolonged state.
Teetotal no more and order craft alcohol online
The state of emergency may be ongoing, but you can still support Japanese sake and cocktail producers from home by ordering craft alcohol online.
