Coronavirus
How to Fill in Japan’s COVID-19 Stimulus Application
A step-by-step breakdown with English translations and tips for applying online.
By Lucy Dayman 10 min read
Japanese Vocabulary for Talking about the Coronavirus
From how to understand the news in Japanese to words for seeing a doctor.
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.
10 Ways to Experience Japan From Home
Immerse yourself in everything Japanese while quarantined with movies, whisky, and Japan wanderlust photos.
Remembering Ken Shimura Through His Best Comedy Sketches
Japan’s comedy legend has passed away from coronavirus, but his many characters will keep us laughing for years to come.
Abe’s COVID-19 Two Mask Policy Becomes Laughing Stock on Twitter
Each household in Japan will receive two cloth masks to combat the coronavirus. Good luck to families of three or more.
Tweet of the Week #75: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Trolls Media with ‘Urgent’ Press Conference
Are we doing this social distancing thing right?
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponed due to COVID-19: Where Do we go From Here?
With coronavirus wreaking havoc worldwide, The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held off for a year. Where does this leave travelers who already planned their trip to Japan?
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.
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.
