Tokyo’s New Normal: A First Look
What does Tokyo’s new normal look like two weeks after the state of emergency was lifted? Here’s a video showing how the capital’s been adapting post-quarantine.
Mirliton Cafe: Get Your Oiri Topping Fix
Among the most Instagrammable cafes in Tokyo, Mirliton Cafe offers your usual array of drinks, topped with colorful oiri candy.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Affected My Life as a Foreigner in Japan
With the lifting of Japan’s state of emergency, the country is headed toward recovery, but the pandemic continues to deal a massive blow to businesses as well as personal lives. Here’s my experience.
Japan’s Raindrop Cake: A Wagashi Masterpiece
Shaped like a waterdrop perched on leaf, Kinseiken’s raindrop cake is a quintessential Japanese sweet that took the world by storm. I visited the shop on a shoot for NHK, and found that the story behind the refreshing dessert is evern more fascinating.
Chiba ¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule
A list of posting and bank transfer schedules for Chiba cities and towns. Check out when you can apply for the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout.
Kanagawa ¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule
When are you getting your payout form by mail? When will the money be transferred? Check the latest info here.
¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule of Tokyo Wards & Cities
When are you getting your payout form by mail? When will the money be transferred? Check the latest info here.
5 Compelling Books on Japan to Read during Quarantine
Add a dash of excitement to your quarantine life with these 5 books on Japan.
Taya Caves: An Eerie Adventure in Kanagawa
Would you dare venture into a dimly lit cave armed only with a candle?
[Video] Coronavirus in Japan: News Roundup as of April 1st, 2020
What’s going on in Japan? Here’s a roundup of how the coronavirus outbreak is shaping the daily lives of people in the country.