January 14, 2021: One week has passed since the state of emergency was declared.

Hello, everyone.The state of emergency declared by the government on January 7 Today, one week has passed.Coronavirus infections have been on the rise nationwide since then. Unfortunately, the spread of the infection has not been halted.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, so …

A state of emergency has been declared in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa.

Hello, everyone.Prime Minister Suga opened the Headquarters for Countermeasures against New Coronavirus Infections at the Prime Minister's Office and declared a state of emergency based on the New Coronavirus Special Measures Law for Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures.As usual, I used t…

How to spend the New Year in Japan

Hello, everyone.Today I would like to write about the Japanese New Year.In Japan, the period from January 1st to the 3rd, which comes after the new year, is called “Sanganichi". Many Japanese may know the term but may not be able to clearly answer its meaning. In this article, I will explain about t…

The History and Meaning of Osechi, a Traditional New Year's Dish

Hello, everyone.In Japan, when the New Year arrives, traditional dishes called "Osechi" are served on the family dining table. Today's Osechi is a blend of Japanese and Western styles, and can be purchased as frozen food through mail order.As usual, I used the translation app "Deepl" to write this, …