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The yen’s depreciation against the dollar is at historic levels. It has surpassed the 154 yen level and it’s not getting any better. With prices increasing in Japan and wages not increasing at all, Japan has had to increasing pricing. One well known steak restaurant Read More …
As Japan has many people who are cosplay photographers, there is also a growing popularity of people who take pictures of trains. Educational foundation Jikei Gakuen Tokyo Actor, Film & Broadcasting College (location: Edogawa-ku) is the first in Japan to train professional railway photographers in Read More …
Ikebukuro has quickly grown to the point that it’s becoming like an Akihabara. It has become the cosplay destination hosting many cosplay events, including the Halloween Cosplay Festival. It has become a destination for anime and manga fans. But Ikebukuro is known for its restaurants Read More …
It’s not the best news as more price increases are coming starting this month and February/March 2023. December’s price hike will be limited to about 150 items, but another rush of price increases is expected in February next year. In December, 145 food items, including Read More …
As many people hope to see Covid-19 numbers dwindle in Tokyo, especially throughout Japan and as travelers are hoping Japan opens to the public instead of just tour groups, the numbers are not looking good. Japan confirmed 47,977 new novel coronavirus infections due to the Read More …
Originally featured on dennisamith.com: Since November 2021, JR East has been removing the clocks at their stations. According to JR East, 22 stations (20 stations in Yamanishi prefecture and 2 stations in Kanagawa prefecture) were removed as of January 26, 2022. Clock removals at about Read More …
Tokyo Midtown located at Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo will be holding its “MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2022” cherry blossom event starting on March 18th through April 17th. Please download the PDF for more information The event starts from noon to 8:00 p.m. with lights out at 7:30 p.m., Read More …
This week alone, there have been a constant influx of announcements of entertainers who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. And it’s reflective of what is happening in Japan as on January 19th, the new COVID-19 cases surged to more than 40,000, smashing the Read More …
It was revealed on November 30th that a person infected with the novel coronavirus omicron strain was confirmed for the first time in Japan according to a government official. The infection was discovered at the entry of a man in his 30s who arrived at Read More …
The number of severely ill people throughout Japan due to the novel coronavirus has reached a record high for six consecutive days. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of ill people due to the novel coronavirus nationwide as of August Read More …
Due to the rising novel coronavirus infections in areas of Japan, Prime Minister Suga Yoshide announced a State of Emergency. Only 15% of Japan are fully vaccinated compared to 47.4% in the US and 50% in Britain. The State of Emergency will go into effect Read More …
As cases of the novel coronavirus surge in Japan and with the Tokyo Olympics/Paralympics months away, the government had to issue a state of emergency for Tokyo, as well as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures. Events and performances have been canceled, as well as movie Read More …
There has been criticism that Japan’s second State of Emergency really does nothing because it was voluntary and there were no penalties or any major punishment to those who don’t follow them. But on February 12th, the Diet passed two bills which allow authorities to Read More …
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced that the last trains of the day will depart earlier starting on January 20th to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in which numbers have surged in Japan. It is expected that other railway companies will follow Read More …
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has expanded the State of Emergency to Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka. So, a total of 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The State of Emergency which includes Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures is set to expire on Read More …