[A Visit to the Atelier] Epidemics and Talismans in Ukiyo-e
Artist and ukiyo-e collector Toshihiko Isao shares insights into the folk beliefs and art forms that ordinary people turned to as they battled epidemics in…
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Artist and ukiyo-e collector Toshihiko Isao shares insights into the folk beliefs and art forms that ordinary people turned to as they battled epidemics in…
It seems like only yesterday when the release of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s debut single PONPONPON made waves across the Japanese and international music industry. The…
Chosen as the top Tokyo hotel by Travel + Leisure in 2020, HOSHINOYA Tokyo is a unique luxury hotel that brings the best aspects of…
Wrist Mist is a sanitizer spray device you wear like a watch strapped onto your wrist. It’s almost like being Spiderman, except you don’t shoot…
In Japan, vaccination against the novel coronavirus infection has been gradually ramping up since February 2021. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, as of August…
“MyTurn” is a waitlist system operated by JustEnough Corporation in Japan. The system, which is not only convenient and helpful for both businesses and customers,…
Ever since the COVID-19 virus began to spread—something that feels like a hundred years ago—the lifestyles of people worldwide have dramatically changed. Obviously, people were…
“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…
It is appropriate to take a PCR test when having mild cold symptoms. Moreover, it’s also required when traveling to another place, so some of…
Over the past few months, the concept of telework increasingly became common knowledge among the working population of Japan. Although many Japanese teleworking employees choose…
The pandemic has thrown everyone’s home life upside. The number of remote workers increased during the COVID-19 outbreak. On the other hand, parents and overwhelmed…
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Olympics will be “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Will that light ever…
It’s been over a year since the novel coronavirus began forcing lockdowns on societies across the globe. During this time, people’s lifestyles have changed significantly….
It’s been more than a year since Covid-19 spread across the world. Sunday, April 25, 2021 marked the beginning of the third state of emergency…
The novel coronavirus has completely changed the daily lives for many across the world. It began spreading in Japan around February 2020, and as of…