What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledges the Olympics will go ahead as planned despite other high-profile sporting events falling victim to coronavirus pandemic Abe said the Tokyo Olympics would go ahead as scheduled in July this year Donald Trump suggested yesterday that they should be postponed by a year Japan has so far reported more … Read more
Rugby fans visiting Japan for the World Cup are in for a treat if they use the country’s bullet trains to reach the stadiums. The fleet contains some of the most advanced high-speed trains in the world, with jaw-dropping top speeds and unmatched punctuality. Here we map out the network, pick out which types of … Read more
Quirky Japanese pod hotel has beds that automatically change to an upright position to wake guests up The Millennials is a capsule hotel in Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya district It is made up of ‘SmartPods’ that feature a reclining bed and an iPod Touch Stays start from around £30 per night and the hotel also has co-working spaces … Read more
Japanese city tells tourists not to eat and walk in crowded areas to prevent spillages ruining other visitors’ clothes Kamakura has issued official ordinance politely asking tourists to sit when eating It describes eating while walking as a ‘public nuisance’ due to potential for spills Despite the signs, there won’t be any fines or penalties … Read more
These moments deserve our full attention; they charge the batteries of our soul In our age of complete distraction and our culture of instant gratification – when we often fail to listen, and engage only superficially with our surroundings – each person contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with others … Read more
Japanese woman in her 70s becomes the fifth Diamond Princess passenger to die after attempt to contain a coronavirus outbreak on board failed By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 10:08 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 10:22 GMT, 28 February 2020 A woman who was quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the coast … Read more
Can’t be bothered to spread mayo on your sandwich? Japanese food giant launches SLICED mayonnaise – and it could be coming to the UK Japanese food giant Bourbon has released a packets of sliced mayonnaise The release of the solidified condiment has split Twitter users, some praising it Others have called it disgusting and questioned … Read more
Shinzo Abe has ordered all schools to close The Japanese prime minister has today ordered the closure of all schools in the country for a month in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. Shinzo Abe said: ‘The government considers the health and safety of children above anything else. ‘We request all primary, junior high … Read more
Japanese tour bus worker who recovered from coronavirus tests positive for it AGAIN Female tour guide maybe first person to catch the virus after being cleared The 40-year-old woman was working in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak Government officials in Osaka believe this is the first incident of this type By Stephen Delahunty For Mailonline and … Read more