National / Science & Health Jul 14, 2020
Skin trouble on rise as face masks become essential
by Reito Kaneko
More companies are innovating to offer novel solutions to dry skin and sore ears.
More Sports / Ice Hockey Jul 14, 2020
Pucks and masks prevalent as 24 NHL teams open training camp
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington is so accustomed to wearing a mask, he didn’t mind doing so for the past four months during the coronavirus pandemic. "Sometimes, I forgot I’m wearing it while driving,” Binnington said Monday, when the Blues were among the NHL’s ...
Lifestyle Jul 12, 2020
New intimacy: COVID-19 offers a chance to take things slow
by Rebecca Saunders
Online dating is a safer alternative for those looking for relationships during COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean physical intimacy is on pause.
J. League Jul 11, 2020
Akihiro Ienaga brace drives Frontale past Reysol as fans return to J1
by Dan Orlowitz
There were no songs or chants. There were no drums beaten or flags waved. But there was plenty of applause for Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday night, who rode veteran midfielder Akihiro Ienaga’s first-half brace to a 3-1 win over Kashiwa Reysol in the fourth round of ...
Food & Drink Jul 11, 2020
What’s the future of international food tourism in post-coronavirus Japan?
by Florentyna Leow
Food remains one of Japan’s greatest assets as a travel destination, and industry insiders are cautiously optimistic about the future of culinary travel.
Japanese Baseball Jul 10, 2020
Fans welcomed back into NPB stadiums as COVID-19 precautions eased
by Jason Coskrey and Kaz Nagatsuka
Masks, physical distancing and refrained celebrations were the order of the day as teams played in front of crowds for the first time this year.
Culture Jul 9, 2020
Drive-in haunted house: A good scare ... without the coronavirus
With cancellations for scary events stretching as far as Halloween, one group is trying out a different approach to horror.
Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Jul 4, 2020
Tokyo burger joint Great Lakes Tokyo goes vegan amid COVID-19
by Selena Hoy
COVID-19’s links to animal exploitation spurred owner John Penny to take Great Lakes Tokyo completely vegan.
Commentary / World Jul 4, 2020
If 2020 wasn't strange enough, printers are staging a comeback
by Tara Lachapelle
As many have discovered while working from home, we really do print more than we think.
Business / Tech Jul 3, 2020
Japan figuring out how to deliver goods untouched by people amid pandemic
by Nao Sano and Shiho Takezawa
Labor shortage and virus fears push robotics and logistics companies to explore ways to integrate technology into consumer deliveries.
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.