SOCIETY
Mask Generation: The Unusual Reason Japan’s Young Continue to Mask Up
Many people in their 20s in Japan continue to mask up. However, some say they're not doing it for health reasons.
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SOCIETY
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Will Eat-in Spaces in Japan’s Combini Disappear?
There's no eating in the convenience store! At least, not anymore. FamilyMart has announced it'll shutter around a third of its eat-in…
TRAVEL
Do the Deer in Nara Bow Differently Since the Pandemic?
The pandemic changed all of us. It also apparently changed the deer at Nara, whose behavior shifted as human contact decreased.
CULTURE
Some in Japan Say They Now Fear the “Anti-Masking Police”
As Japan prepares to leave masking to individual discretion, some people say they fear being judged for keeping up the practice.
TRAVEL
Japan Reopens and Tourist Interest Skyrockets – But Risk Remains
Interest in tourism to Japan has skyrocketed ahead of its October 11th re-opening. But that doesn't mean the pandemic's over.
TRAVEL
Japan’s Tourism Reopening: What We Know So Far
Last week, Prime Minister Kishida announced Japan would reopen to tourism from June. The actual details are a bit more complex -…
TRAVEL
[Updated] Japan to Enact Major Changes to Border, Quarantine Policy in March
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.
FOOD
Got (More) Milk? Why Japan is Encouraging Consumption
Japan isn't traditionally a large milk-consuming country. So why are politicians encouraging people to drink up?