- Belgium comes to Yamashita Park
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- Rare pieces of French glass art at the Mirai Museum of Art
- Feast on fresh fish and seafood at the 2024 ‘Sakana’ Festival
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- Naked Snow Aquarium
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All posts tagged "News"
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Pfizer or Moderna: Which booster shot is more effective against Omicron?
The discovery of the Omicron variant in Nov 2021 raised concerns about whether fully vaccinated people should go for a booster shot for maximum protection. According to three new studies by the US Centers for Disease Control...
- Posted February 2, 2022
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Tokyo’s new coronavirus caseloads hit all-time high level
The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Tokyo on Thursday came to 16,538, hitting a record daily high for the third consecutive day, the metropolitan government said. It has surpassed the previous day’s record of 14,086...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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Quarantine to be shortened from 10 to 7 Days for close contacts
Japan’s health ministry is considering shortening the quarantine period for those who had close contact with people infected with the novel coronavirus from the current 10- day rule to 7. The move comes in response to the...
- Posted January 28, 2022
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Bigger power bills will be arriving soon.
Did you notice that your electricity bill this year is higher than the previous year? Well, that’s because Japan makes adjustments as often as necessary depending on the supply and demand situation. Next month is no different....
- Posted December 27, 2021
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200 Public School Teachers in Japan Punished for Sexual Abuse
Japan’s education ministry revealed on Tuesday that a total of 200 teachers at public schools (fiscal year 2020) were subjected to disciplinary action for sexual abuse. Although the annual figure fell from 273 in fiscal 2019, the...
- Posted December 22, 2021
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Antibodies in Breastmilk of Moms Who’ve Had COVID Can Protect Babies, says new study.
A new study suggests breastfeeding after COVID-19 infection may increase an infant’s immune response to the new coronavirus. The study found that by the age of 2 months, the saliva taken from breastfed infants contained certain antibodies...
- Posted November 24, 2021
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Australia reopens borders to travelers from Japan starting next month
The Australian government said Monday it will relax border restrictions to travelers from safe travel zones which include Japan, South Korea, Singapore and New Zealand as long as they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. From 1...
- Posted November 22, 2021
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JR Tokai Line gives free bullet train rides to kids
JR Tokai lines announced today children under the age of 12 can ride for free on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen’s “Nozomi” bullet train. Nozomi trains are the fastest in Japan. A trip to Osaka from Tokyo takes only...
- Posted November 19, 2021
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New D-I-Y Apple repair program starts next year
Starting next year, iPhone users will be able to carry out repairs on their own, announced Apple on Wednesday as part of its Self-Service Repair program. People advocating the right to repair have expressed support for Apple’s...
- Posted November 18, 2021
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Look to 2022 lucky bags for workation opportunities.
The object of New Year shopping tradition in Japan is to find a lucky bag or fukubukuro with unknown random contents sold at really bargain prices. These are usually discounted by half or more of the...
- Posted November 16, 2021
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Japan-approved booster program starts next month.
Yesterday, Japan’s health ministry decided that the third shot of Pfizer Inc.’s novel coronavirus vaccine will be administered to people around 6 months after they have received their last shot, subject to the discretion of local governments....
- Posted November 16, 2021
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Full capacity events to return soon but no loud voices please says Japan
There are talks the Japanese government is planning to relax the recent restriction by bringing back full capacity for large-scale events – provided – safety protocols such as appropriate ventilation and no loud voices are strictly observed....
- Posted November 13, 2021
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Japan makes one terrific electric bike for you and your pet
When it comes to having a fun activity with pets, nothing beats exercise, sunshine and fresh air. In general, most pet owners walk their dogs an average of 3,000 kms a year for many years. However, while...
- Posted November 13, 2021
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Vintage Apple computer built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak auctioned off for US$400,000.
A student who chooses to remain anonymous has kept an old rare computer known as “Chaffey College” Apple-1 named after the original owner who was a professor at Chaffey College in Cucamonga, California sold it to him....
- Posted November 11, 2021
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Japan approves the use of Pfizer booster shots only to people 18 and above.
Yesterday, Japan’s health ministry panel approved the use of Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. The minimum age for which Japan has set the booster shot however is 18 citing lack of clinical data for those under...
- Posted November 11, 2021
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Bedtime fail: Daughter interrupts the prime minister of New Zealand’s at-home livestream
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was livestreaming about important public health revisions to Covid-19 restrictions when she was interrupted by her three-year old toddler who was supposed to be in bed. She said, “mummy”? “It’s bedtime, darling,...
- Posted November 10, 2021
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Frozen bread by subscription becoming popular in Japan
As people limit their trips to the bakery, frozen bread delivered door-to-door, a new type of service similar to Uber Eats, is creating a wave of demand. Pansuku, an ordering and delivery platform, has a working arrangement...
- Posted November 10, 2021
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50 yen flat train fare for children (on Odakyu line) starts next year
A lot of families purchase train passes for children commuting to school everyday. But you will realize they don’t give as much savings. You would be better off just buying train tickets as you go. On Monday...
- Posted November 9, 2021
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Japan residents registered with Tokyo Vaction app exceed 100,000 mark
In just 7 days since the Tokyo Vaction app was released by the Tokyo Metropolitan government, more than 100,000 people in Japan have already registered. The app was initially intended as an incentive for young people to...
- Posted November 8, 2021
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Siroca releases a new Microwave oven with a good defrosting control.
If you have tried to thaw frozen meat straight from the freezer using a microwave oven, chances are parts of the meat came out half cooked and other parts stayed raw because of uneven heating. Why does...
- Posted November 8, 2021
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Japan has 0 COVID-19-related death for the first time in 15 months
Things have vastly improved in terms of Covid-19 infections that lead to death. For the first time in over 15 months, Japan had no reported case of death linked to Covid-19. Of the 162 newly confirmed infection...
- Posted November 8, 2021
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Japan plans to provide 100,000 yen coronavirus support to children under 19
The government of Japan, members of the ruling LDP and its coalition partner Komeito, are considering to provide children under 19 with 100,000 yen support amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The cash handout program at...
- Posted November 6, 2021
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Toy Story Hotel set to open in Spring 2022 at Tokyo Disney Resort
Artist rendering of the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Sea set to open on April 5, 2022. Disney Pixar film, the Toy Story, is the chosen theme of the soon-to-rise accommodation at Tokyo Disney Resort complex....
- Posted October 29, 2021
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation rolls out its hybrid Outlander crossover SUV model
SUVs have become increasingly popular with growing families in recent years for their spacious interior, aesthetic appeal, performance and practical running costs. Today’s era of unbridled innovation continues as car manufacturers in Japan bring themselves up to...
- Posted October 29, 2021
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Lotte releases two new Ice cream sandwich flavors
Lotte, Japan’s giant confectionery known for 31 flavors ice cream and manufacturer of the popular Mona-ou (Mona King) ice cream loved by children for decades, is releasing two new flavor profiles on November 8 to add to...
- Posted October 28, 2021
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Say goodbye to cancellation fees when you switch carriers.
This month, NTT Docomo Inc. becomes the first among Japan’s three major telecom carriers to stop its decades-long practice of charging subscribers a cancellation fee. As a common business practice by telecom carriers, a one-off cancellation fee...
- Posted October 27, 2021
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Princess Mako finally becomes Mrs. Komuro
Princess Mako waves from the car as she departs the imperial palace for her marriage ceremony October 26, 2021 ( photo taken by Kyodo) The Imperial Household Agency confirms Japanese Princess Mako married commoner Kei...
- Posted October 26, 2021
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The soon-to-be-wed Princess will not be taking questions from the press
Japan’s Princess Mako and her commoner fiance Kei Komuro, who are set to marry on Tuesday, will wrap up their post-wedding news conference after making initial remarks, due to her health condition, the Imperial Household Agency said...
- Posted October 25, 2021
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Bali welcomes back tourists from 8 countries including Japan.
Bali has partially reopened its borders as the pandemic-struck Indonesian holiday island took a step toward welcoming back tourists. Under the new entry rules for travelers to Indonesia, foreign visitors must be fully vaccinated, quarantined in a...
- Posted October 18, 2021
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Japan survey finds vaccine immunity level wanes over time in fully vaccinated people especially the elderly
A survey by Soma city in Fukushima reveals the amount of neutralizing antibodies that can intercept viruses before they can infiltrate cells significantly wanes 90 days after receiving the second dose of a novel coronavirus vaccine. The...
- Posted October 18, 2021