National Oct 27, 2020
School trips in Japan go virtual during pandemic
by Ayano Shimizu
With fears over the coronavirus continuing, students are taking part in remote excursions from the safety of their classrooms.
Business / Corporate Oct 27, 2020
Hit by pandemic, Japan restaurant chains begin offering two brands in one store
Operators hope the two-in-one approach will help them recover lost ground by making their stores more appealing to customers while keeping business investment costs low.
National Oct 22, 2020
Halloween revelry in Japan to take new forms during pandemic
Shibuya has been rendered in a virtual form to allow people to show up as costumed avatars for the night.
National / Social Issues Oct 20, 2020
Hawaii hopes to loosen COVID-19 restrictions for Japanese travelers
by Ryusei Takahashi
Last year more Japanese travelers flew to the island than nationals of any other destination besides other U.S. states, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Travel Oct 18, 2020
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
by Rachel E.T. Davies
One outcome of the pandemic has been renewed interest in domestic travel. Here’s how to take advantage of the Go To campaign, plus tips to stay safe.
Business / Corporate Oct 18, 2020
Travel agency JTB selling chat system to reduce hotel staff and guest contact
The system can also translate 109 languages, enabling smooth communication with foreign guests in their mother tongues.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 17, 2020
The individual makes a comeback in Japan amid COVID-19
by Kaori Shoji
Companies are successfully offering goods and services that target individuals in the “solo” market. But there's a catch …
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Oct 17, 2020
A brave new world after COVID-19 subsides?
by Michael Hoffman
Commentary / World Oct 17, 2020
Working from home is here to stay, so let’s get it right
by Noah Smith
The new normal has its benefits, but some of these won't be felt until after the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
World | FOCUS Oct 17, 2020
Last night out in France as 20 million as virus curfew imposed
Millions of French people enjoyed a last night of freedom on Friday before a COVID-19 curfew in Paris and other large cities came into force at midnight, for a least a month, prompted by an alarming surge in new cases. The curfew aims to keep ...
Business / Corporate Oct 16, 2020
Tokyo theme park Yomiuriland becomes new office for teleworkers
by Kim Kyung Hoon
Yomiuriland is offering packages including a workspace by the pool and rides on its Ferris wheel.
Business / Corporate Oct 16, 2020
Major conveyor-belt sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi Inc. has launched at some of its domestic stores a system allowing customers to dine without interacting at all with staff personnel. An outlet in Osaka on Friday introduced the system, which is aimed at reducing the risk ...