Covid-19
Is Hanami Actually Fun?
With the sakura season underway, we have to ask: Is hanami all that enjoyable?
By GaijinPot Blog 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.
Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency: What You Need to Know
Tokyo and ten other prefectures have been put under a second state of emergency to cope with a surge in coronavirus cases.
Couples Stuck in Quarantine Found it Helped Them Grow Closer According to Survey
Turns out being cooped up was a good thing for our readers in relationships. As for the singles, is your finger tired of swiping on Tinder yet?
Japan’s Attempt to Ease Strict Entry Bans for Foreign Residents Too Little, Too Late
Foreign residents of Japan have been left stranded overseas for months as the country closed its borders over COVID-19.
Reflections of Tokyo During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Photo Essay
Have you ever seen Asakusa this empty?
Meet the Japanese Yokai That Will Save us From the Coronavirus
Here’s why Twitter is so into Amabie.
How to Fill in Japan’s COVID-19 Stimulus Application
A step-by-step breakdown with English translations and tips for applying online.
Japanese Vocabulary for Talking about the Coronavirus
From how to understand the news in Japanese to words for seeing a doctor.
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.
