COVID-19 (Page 7)
Safety fears and an urge to social distance has rung a death knell for one of Japan’s most famous pastimes.
Many are concerned that the stress of the pandemic could be causing more people to experience depression.
If you’re going to be part of the problem, you’re going to have to be part of the clean-up too.
Her artificially generated voice will be a crucial instrument in disseminating information.
Channel a samurai from the Warring States Period, when masks were worn to protect the face from swords and arrows.
A widespread health crisis served as a wake-up call to many people’s own personal health crises.
It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because he signs my cheques.
Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
The vending machines have been set up at 14 different elementary and middle schools in Tsukubamirai city.
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