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Tweet of the Week #79: Golden Week 2020 Downgraded to Gaman Week
The gold has completely faded from Japan's week-long vacation. Guess we'll just stay home and sleep.
By Amelie Marie Nishizawa 3 min read
GaijinPot Staff Coronavirus Quarantine Playlist
From J-pop to Heavy Metal, here are some tunes to fill the social distancing void.
Japanese Convenience Stores Launch Plastic Guards, Queuing Spots to Fight COVID-19
Social distancing is (very) slowly starting to catch on in Japan.
Yes, Foreigners are Eligible for Japan’s ¥100,000 COVID-19 Stimulus Package
From how to receive the money to whether you can claim stimulus payments from your home country, here’s what you need to know.
Complete your Post Graduate Studies in Japan at Kyoto’s Doshisha University
Make your dreams of continuing your education in Japan a reality with this Global MBA program.
How to Get a Driver’s License in Japan Without Speaking Japanese
Tips on the process and English-speaking driving schools.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Using Your Japanese Washing Machine
Is that detergent or fabric softener…? How do I use this freaking Japanese washing machine?
Tweet of the Week #75: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Trolls Media with ‘Urgent’ Press Conference
Are we doing this social distancing thing right?
Persevering through COVID-19: What we Can Learn from Japan’s Cherry Blossoms
Like the temporary nature of the cherry blossom season, this too shall pass.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Using the ATM in Japan
Bank better have my money.
What are ALTs’ Rights During the Coronavirus School Closures in Japan?
Assistant Language Teachers are still entitled to a percentage of their pay if their schools are closed during the shutdown.
A Comprehensive List of Closed Tourist Attractions in Japan Due to the Coronavirus
Many attractions have re-opened, while it's still undetermined when the Studio Ghibli Museum will reopen.
