coroanvirus

Japanese government to once again allow loud cheering, full attendance at concerts, sports events

Report says latest removal of pandemic protocols will bring the noise back, but one precaution is staying in place.

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Tokyo’s anti-crowding coronavirus countermeasures backfire, make trains needlessly dangerous

Ridiculous problem could have been avoided simply by looking at a calendar.

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Unit K-1, Japan’s brand-new ramen waiter robot, is bringing the future to our stomachs

Innovative ramen chain creates contactless service system.

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Why have no COVID-19 clusters occurred in pachinko parlors?

Many of pachinko’s worst qualities actually make it a relatively safe environment.

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Tokyo cheerleader pub’s coronavirus countermeasures include full face shields for customers

Customers must also undergo four-stage disinfecting process before being seated.

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