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Sweet animated maids will soon be available to dote on those of us desperate for a dose of hospitality — even those living outside Japan!
This zoo’s thought up the cutest possible way to keep some barriers up between diners at their eatery.
Poster outside Takeshita Street McDonald’s alerts viewers to fake news on Japanese television.
Japan might be under a state of emergency, but the only emergency these customers are worried about is not catching limited-edition Pokémon fashion.
Some of Japan’s most popular and beautiful gravure models want you to stay home during the spring vacation period.
The Unko Museum reconnects you with your poop and takes your mind off the crap of social distancing.
Vent your anger on those who break the rules while picking up free wagyu beef and masks from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along the way.
When your story is supposed to be set in present-day Japan, how long until it starts looking weird that no one is wearing a mask or staying home?
The survey results shed some light on how long people are willing to stay inside in the name of social distancing.
Every little counter-measure can help…right? This one makes it natural and easy to keep a little extra distance.
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