Shibuya Pixel Art 2020
// Promo video by m7kenji with music by Kyohei FujitaShibuya Pixel Art 2020 is accepting submissions until the end of June, and this year there is a new category for 128x128 games! Lexaloffle is…
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Nintendo and Pokémon Company help grade-school boy get over bullying incident, earn lifelong fan
It’s hard to find a video game company with a bigger reputation for warm and fuzzy feelings than Nintendo. ▼ Deoxys@Piepoki’s story begins with:“Back when I was in the fourth grade, my friend an…
All the Right Parts: Nikon D780
By Talicia Marie StewartAkihabara News (Tokyo) — Nikon’s new full-frame DSLR D780, set to release on January 23, offers a new and improved replacement for the D750. The D780s predecessor, t…
Crushing workload at schools is causing more Japanese teachers to crumble from chronic depression
▼ “All I want is to teach.”Elementary school teachers made up the largest group of the 5,077 who took breaks from teaching, coming in at 2,333 compared to 1,384 for junior high school teachers. …
Japanese firms cautious about new-grad hires on unclear virus impact
KYODO NEWS - 6 hours ago - 14:19 | Japan, Coronavirus, AllLarge Japanese companies are cautious about hiring new graduates in the 2021 business year, as the full impact of the coronavirus p…
On the Artists’ Minds Now: Part 1 | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
His works include painting, photography, video, sculpture, performance, installations, novels, and manga. Notable exhibitions include “Aida Makoto: Monument for Nothing” (2012–13, Mori Art Museu…
Japan to test 10,000 people for coronavirus antibodies
KYODO NEWS - 6 minutes ago - 14:29 | All, Japan, CoronavirusJapan will test around 10,000 people for coronavirus antibodies starting from next month, as part of efforts to better understand…
Top business lobby urges four-day workweek as anti-infection step
Japan’s most powerful business lobby on Thursday called on member companies to introduce a four-day workweek and seek flexible ways to hold upcoming shareholders meetings as part of guidelines o…
10,000 to be tested to see if Japan developing virus 'herd immunity'
The government will test around 10,000 people for coronavirus antibodies starting next month to gauge how far the contagion has spread and whether the nation is approaching “herd immunity,” the healt…
COVID-19 and IT Jobs in Japan
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty among prospective job seekers, especially those looking to relocate to Japan from overseas. To help people understand the current situation…