Coronavirus

Tweet of the Week #75: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Trolls Media with ‘Urgent’ Press Conference

Are we doing this social distancing thing right?

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa Apr 4, 2020 5 min read

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?

By Lucy Dayman Mar 25, 2020 5 min read

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.

By Randiah Camille Green Mar 20, 2020 5 min read

The Coronavirus Situation in Japan

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Japan so far.

By Lucy Dayman Mar 20, 2020 6 min read

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.

By Liam Carrigan Mar 13, 2020 4 min read

A Comprehensive List of Closed Tourist Attractions in Japan Due to the Coronavirus

It's still undetermined when TeamLab Borderless will reopen.

By Randiah Camille Green Mar 3, 2020 7 min read

Tweet of the Week #70: Hand sanitizer out of stock because of the coronavirus? Vodka works just as well.

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa Feb 29, 2020 3 min read

Tweet of the Week #66: Amidst Coronavirus Fears, Twitter Shares How (Not) To Wear A Surgical Face Mask

Bet this will keep those pesky germs away!

By Amelie Marie Nishizawa Feb 1, 2020 3 min read