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Welcome to the second May edition of the CJS e-newsletter. Building on last week’s positive reports of low
infection rates in Japan, this week we see regional governors clash with Abe’s government over how to end
the lockdown and inventive ways businesses are adapting to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. We
have a brand new article from Nadine Willems on the continuing lockdown in Tokyo compared with Taiwan
and a special guest article from University of Sheffield’s Carolin Becke on the kimono industry’s response to
lockdown. Our Piece of Japan segment is also bursting at the seams this week with vibrant cultural artefacts
on the theme of visual arts. You can find a message from CJS Director Professor Simon Kaner on the
Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures website and hear more from our SISJAC
colleagues on their monthly e-bulletin. We hope you enjoy reading and as ever look forward to hearing
from you on what you would like to see in future issues.
Written by Oliver Moxham, CJS Project Coordinator and editor
Editor’s note: Japanese names are given in the Japanese form of family name first i.e.
Matsumoto Mariko
Eye on Japan: Reopening a Nation|Creativity Under Covid|Pop Culture on Pause

日本の最新情報

More hopeful news from Japan this week as the infection rates continue todecline with a week straight of daily new cases reported under 50 in Tokyo and 69
straight days of no cases in Hyōgo prefecture [JP]. This has led to the government
announcing today that it will be lifting the lockdown in all but 8 of the nation’s 47
prefectures, preceeded by the reopening of some schools, perhaps in connection
with concerns from parents that school closures could be fuelling internet and1

gaming addictions. Reopening businesses is proving more of a fine balancing act, however, with Osakagovernor Yoshimura Hirofume once again in the limelight after introducing his own regional plan citing lackof guidance from Tokyo. There have also been questioned raised about lack of testing after requests madeby research institutes to test corpses of victims have been rejected by authorities, reflecting a larger
dissatisfaction of how the pandemic has been handled with 57% of Japanese unhappy with the response.
Businesses seem to be adapting to the current restrictions with inventive initiatives including a drive-thru
flower service for Mother’s Day and a Kyoto chocolatier’s offer for patrons to buy gifts of chocolate for
medical workers. The Tokyo Weekender has also listed a range of art museums and galleries in Japan whichhave virtually opened their doors for all to see their exhibits. Somewhat sad news from the culture sector
however, as two titans of manga and anime Sazae-san, the world’s longest-running TV cartoon, and Golgo
13, which has run for 51 years, have both seen their first hiatus in production due to the virus. To end on ahigh note, a whiskered Chief Priest has made his online debut from Nyan-Nyan-ji, or ‘Meow-Meow
Temple’, confirming once and for all that Kyoto has a temple for just about everything and everyone.
Written by Oliver Moxham, CJS Project Coordinator and editor
Sources can be found in the ‘News from Japan’ section
Tokyo Days – Report by Nadine Willems

東京の日々TOKYO CONFINEMENT BLUES
In the course of the past few days, summer has swept spring away. And just as the heat and humidity aredescending on the city, confinement fatigue is seeping into my head. Not that Tokyo feels like a prison. As
confinement goes, it is pretty relaxed. But after almost seven weeks of slow life, the passing of time has
acquired a bluesy tinge. How, I ask myself increasingly often, is the rest of the family doing? I am certainly
not the only one for whom lockdown, mild as it is here, means a prolonged separation from close relatives.
Still, it so happens that in my case we are split into four different countries. I have therefore been
wondering how everyone’s lockdown compares to mine.
The number of infections in Japan has fallen markedly in the past
week. There is even talk in official circles of returning to an
approximate version of normal life before the end of May, which was
the original cut-off date for an end to the state of emergency. I learn,
however, that one cluster has emerged a few blocks away from myplace, in a care home for the elderly. Japan is ageing fast and 28% of
its population is now over 65 years old, with above 6% of seniors
quartered in hospitals or other care facilities. Like everywhere else,the virus has disproportionately affected nursing care residents,
although far from levels seen in Europe or the US. Belgium, where mymother lives, is amongst the worst affected, with over half of fatalities
recorded in nursing homes. Thankfully, although nearing 90, my
mother still lives in her own apartment, house-bound, helped on adaily basis by outside carers. From my Tokyo window, I see Tannō san,my 95-year old neighbour who valiantly and mask-lessly takes aconstitutional walk in the street. Like my mother, she experienced theprivations of the Second World War. These are two strong womenquietly resisting the pandemic.
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It is lucky of course that a family like ours remains connected via technology, which makes comparing notes
a relatively simple affair. So, I get regular updates from Taipei, where one of my sons works. Clearly, he is
the luckiest one amongst us. Taiwan acted quickly in January after a first report of infection, and hasrecorded a total of seven fatalities so far. It has managed to avoid a lockdown, retaining many – although
not all – features of normal life. Masks are now compulsory on all public transport and many workplaces.
There are travel restrictions, which forced my son to cancel his planned visit to Japan. But as he says,
people go to work, and pubs and restaurants are open. “The only difference,” he adds, “is that now I am
more grateful for simple pleasures such as going out for a few beers, or playing some football in the park.”
Indeed, seen from here, Taiwan appears like a miracle. It is located a stone-throw away from China, wasnotoriously excluded from the WHO discussions, and yet warded off the threat of the virus with what
seems like minor damage. Past experience with the 2003 SARS and 2012 MERS virus outbreaks guided thegovernment’s response, but also early knowledge of the Wuhan problem acquired by Taiwanese with close
connections to China. If only Japan had taken heed of the Taiwanese “model”.
The afternoon is drawing to an end. Humid air fills the livingroom, but I am now getting ready for the daily calls andmessaging from London, where the three other members of
the family wait patiently for the end of the lockdown. I am
being reminded that there is no miracle over there. Stepping
outside the flat – what used to be so ordinary– is now subject
to restrictions and controls. One of my children reports thatsome pedestrians wave sticks at passers-by in order to ensure
proper social distancing. I reflect that the Japanese, who are sooften portrayed in the foreign press as a nation of conformists
and unquestioning followers of authority, seem less concerned.
I walked to a temple complex of the Tendai sect on Sunday,
where a sign clearly urged people to “stay home, pray home”.
Yet, it did not deter dozens of visitors from exploring theextended grounds and bowing at the altar. Official guidelines
may be followed, but only up to a point. Bluesy days in Tokyo,
and the world has turned upside down.

Written by Nadine Willems, Lecturer of Japanese History at UEA.
All photos taken by the author.

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Dressing in Kimono at Home: Guest Article by Carolin Becke
This week we have a special contribution from reader Carolin Becke on how the kimono community has
responded to the Covid-19 crisis. Below is a digest of Carolin’s article written for a website initiated by
UCL’s Center for Anthropology which aims to document various experiences of COVID-19. You can find her
full article here.
Dressing in kimono at home: Creative responses from kimono lovers to physical distancing measures

Instagram user opalmoonrabbit participating in the #stayhomekimono challenge

Both within and outside of the country, kimono has long been regarded as Japan’s national and traditional
costume with its own etiquette and customs. Diverse ways of approaching and appropriating the garment
have been applied by different parts of the population however, with kimono being regarded as a
fashionable, rather than ‘traditional’ garment at many different points throughout history. It was rather in a
post-war context that an idea of ‘the kimono’ and ‘one way of wearing’ has been strengthened, withkimono dressing schools and conservatively-minded authors being the main drivers behind this movement.
The now associated abundance of strict rules and regulations ended up alienating the majority of theJapanese population from kimono.
In the last decades, kimono has seen a bit of a revival however, with individuals picking up kimono more
due to fashionable than traditional reasons, aiming to express their identity and taste through the playful
combination of items and accessories to create personalised kimono ensembles. This new generation ofkimono lovers are people of all genders and ages who are getting together with their friends and / or in
special dressing groups to enjoy wearing kimono in a communal setting. Due to physical distancing
restrictions being put on the Japanese population, these ventures are naturally now also being restricted.
Some inspiring and creative ways of coping with the ‘new normal’ have come out of the community
however.
Thinking of a fun activity for people to enjoy at home, the owner of kimono vintage shop kimono tento
Youka Izumi, who runs the shop with her husband, came up with the idea of creating a dressing challenge
for which people have to respond to a set theme through their kimono ensemble. The first theme was4season-appropriate set as ‘Strawberry Picking in Kimono’, with participated being encouraged to use thehashtag #tento 妄想着物コーデチャレンジ (‘tento’s fantasy kimono coordination challenge’) to share
their responses. The winner would receive a re-posting on all of kimono tento’s social media outlets.

The initial post introducing kimono tento’s coordination challenge

Many followers took part in the challenge, showing off their strawberry-themed kimono outfits on social
media. Instagram user utchan264 for example mentioned that she had never been strawberry picking, but
is currently pushing herself to ‘find fun things to do on a daily basis’, creating a themed obi tie for thechallenge. Along the same lines, KaEri wrote in her post that she enjoyed pushing herself thinking of an
outfit for an activity which she would normally not participate in. Sakko.35 on the other hand shared herslightly different take on the theme of the challenge, combining a leopard-print kimono with a strawberrycoloured red bag, shoes and accessories to create a uniquely personalised outfit.

On the left, utchan264’s obi tie and on the right, KaEri’s outfit created for temto kimono’s challenge

5Sakko.35’s response to the themed kimono outfit challenge by tento kimono

Certificated kimono teacher Otani Ryoko who normally offers kimono dressing lessons in the comfort of her
own home disclosed that she created a group on popular messaging mobile application LINE to stay intouch with her students. Otani has created similar ‘homework’ challenges for the learners to stay active
and studying, motivating them to practice certain skills such as obi tying and putting together full kimono
outfits at home.
It is interesting to notice how the practice of dressing and wearing kimono can create positive and affirming
notions which support individuals to cope better with the current circumstances of a life affected by the
Covid-19 pandemic. ‘Hands-on’ and practical activities seem to help to shift the mind’s attention away fromtroublesome thoughts and feelings potentially created by worrisome news reports towards a more
pleasant and peaceful mindset which is able to cope with the challenging circumstances in a more skillfulway. It consequently seems like now might be the time to get a kimono and start practicing …
Author: Carolin is a fourth-year PhD candidate at the School of East Asian Studies,
University of Sheffield currently writing up her dissertation on contemporary kimono
culture in Japan. She blogs about kimono, fashion and textiles athttps://carolinbecke1.wordpress.com/.

Piece of Japan

日本のかけら

Each week, we will bring to you some fresh recommendations from CJS members to help
bring a piece of Japan to you at home through film, books, anime, manga and more. This
week we bring you a wealth of recommendations on the theme of visual arts. If you haveany suggestions for themes or other recommendations, send us an email at
cjs@uea.ac.uk.

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Editor’s note: English e-books and Japanese e-books on Amazon can largely only be purchased on
amazon.co.uk and amazon.co.jp respectively, meaning that English and Japanese e-books cannot bepurchased on one account. You can read in both languages on your computer, but it is necessary to have
two accounts. Furthermore, if you wish to read on a Kindle you must log in with either an English or
Japanese account. Switching accounts on a Kindle will delete any content already stored on the device, sochoose wisely!
Film

映画のおすすめRecommendations by Rayna Denison, Senior Lecturer in Japanese Film at UEA
The Life of Oharu/Saikaku Ichidai no Onna (1952) by Mizoguchi Kenji
西鶴一代女
作者：溝口健二
In this tragic tale we see the fall of one woman - Oharu - from the heights ofJapanese courtly society through to street prostitution in Mizoguchi Kenji’smasterpiece. Mizoguchi surrounds and associates Oharu with traditional Japanese arts and culture
at every moment of her decline - from bunraku puppet shows, to traditional dance, the crafting of
paper fans and actress Kinuyo Tanaka's heartbreaking performance of everything from songs tosutras.
Available in Japanese with subtitles on Amazon.
Sakuran (2006) directed by Ninagawa Mika
さくらん
作者：蜷川実花
Sakuran is adapted from Anno Moyoco’s manga by famed female
photographer, Ninagawa Mika. Ninagawa brings her "poisonous but sweet"
photography style of deeply saturated, clashing colours and traditional
Japanese motifs like cherry blossom and gold fish to a film about
Japan's oiran and courtesans. Contemporary music, outlandish, stylised
visuals and a focus on the extremes of love make Sakuran compelling visual
art.
Available in Japanese with subtitles on DVD.
The manga is available in English and Japanese e-books.
Tekkonkinkreet (2006) directed by Michael Arias
鉄コン筋クリートThis story of two orphaned child gangsters living in Treasure Town andbattling the yakuza for control of their city provides a setting for a wildly
visually original animated feature film. As well as mixing CG animation withtraditional 2-dimensional animation, Tekkonkinkreet also commingles
nostalgia for the Showa period of the 1950s-70s complete with its pop
culture and genres. The characters' internal worlds also shift and change thefilm's visual style. Tekkonkinkreet is a remarkable document about shifting
animation technologies and their ability to produce detailed and abstracted
worlds by turns.
Available in Japanese, English and German on DVD.
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The manga is available in English paperback and Japanese e-book.
Recommendations by CJS Director Professor Simon Kaner
There are some great (and not so great, but intriguing) movies about some of
the big names in Japanese visual arts. Many of you will have seen the
excellent Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave exhibition at the British Museum in
2017, curated by Tim Clark. HOKUSAI, originally due out at the end of thismonth but now delayed to 2021 looks promising, directed by Hashimoto
Hajime, with depictions of Hokusai both young and old. Hokusai’s relationshipwith his artist daughter Ōi gets the anime treatment (appropriate for theinventor of manga?) in Hara Keiichi’s 2015 Miss Hokusai.

Those with a more classical bent might enjoy one of the original masters of Japanese cinema,
Mizoguchi Kenji’s 1946 take on Utamaro and his Five Women, even more remarkable for being
released just a year after the end of the Second World War. The war paintings of Foujita ‘Leonard’
Tsuguharu were only exhibited for the first time overseas in 2018 as part of the Japonismes 2018
festival in Paris – for an interesting portrayal of ‘the most important Japanese artist working in thewest in the 20th century’ check out Oguri Kōhei’s 2017 Foujita, with Joe Odagiri in the lead. An
altogether different style is at work in Suzuki Seijun’s Yumeji (1991), the final instalment of a trilogyof films on Taisho Japan, with Sawada Kenji playing the eponymous artist – somewhat reminiscentof Ken Russell’s approach to biopics of artists and composers. For something to read between
screenings, my choice is Kazuo Ishiguro’s 1986 ‘Artist of the Floating World’ which details artist Ono
Masuji’s relationship with his wartime past. I recall when Ishiguro visited Norwich as one of UEA’s
50th Anniversary Fellows (prior to his being awarded the Nobel Prize) asking him about therelationship between this book and his ‘The Remains of the Day’ (1989), which was itself of course
turned into a 1993 Merchant-Ivory movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson. Plenty tokeep us going for week 8 of the Covid Lockdown.
Manga

漫画のおすすめRecommendations by Rayna Denison
Professor Munakata's British Museum Adventure (2011) Yukinobu Hoshino
作者：星野之宣A standalone adventure from a series about art, archeology and mystery,
this edition was produced in association with the British Museum, and evenfeatures a character based on SISJAC’s own Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere!
One of the delightful things about this manga is the beautifully detailed
reproductions of real artwork from the British Museum.
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Available in English paperback.
Books

本のおすすめRecommendations by Hannah Osborne, Lecturer of Japanese Literature at UEA

Modern Japanese literature, like all modern global literatures, is a lived discourse which connects
to, generates, and is enmeshed within a vast cultural matrix of visual arts. Indeed, certainly in termsof how we experience it, literature often seems to hold very little distinction from the visual arts.
Words on a page can create vivid images in our minds which may affect us physically andemotionally. Many writers of modern and contemporary Japanese literature expose this thin, or
rather, illusory, division between literature and the arts through their writing. The modernist
movement of the 1910s through to the 1930s provides us with many such instances. Kajii
Motojiru’s ‘Remon’ (‘Lemon’, translated by Stephen Dodd in The Youth of Things) is particularly
notable in its evocation of ‘visual arts’ through literature. The protagonist claims he is sufferingfrom a ‘sinister lump … pressing on to his heart’ (Dodd, 143) and is drifting around Kyoto in order torelieve himself of this malaise. He passes the greengrocers on Teramachi Street and discovers thatthey are selling some beautiful lemons that day. He writes: ‘I loved everything about those lemons;
their pure and simple color, like lemon-yellow pigment squeezed from a tube and hardened into
form, and their stumpy spindle shape.’ (146) He buys one and, as it appears to make the sinisterlump abate somewhat, he walks around with it. Finally, he enters the bookshop Maruzen, which,because of his ‘back-scorching debts’, he had recently been avoiding. (143) Once there, he visits
the art section, piles up books of illustrations into a huge tower, places the lemon on top anddecides to ‘leave it there and go out as if nothing had happened.’ (148) The story concludes:
Out on the street, the ticklish feeling brought a smile to my face. How delightful if I were amysterious villain who had planted a terrifying bomb, gleaming a golden yellow, on the shelves ofMaruzen, and in ten minutes an enormous explosion ripped through Maruzen, its center burstingfrom the fine art shelves! (148)
Other notable examples of modernist literature which evoke the visual arts in particular are Tanizaki
Jun-ichiro’s ‘Shisei’ (‘The Tattooer’, translated by Howard Hibbert), Okamoto Kanoko’s Kingyō
Ryōran (A Riot of Goldfish, translated by Keith J Vincent), and Akutagawa Ryūnosuke’s (‘Hell Screen’
translated by Jay Rubin).

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Recommendations by the National Institute of Japanese Literature
Director-general Robert Campbell of the NIJL (国文研) has announced that they will be releasing
many of their premodern texts on infectious diseases in response to the pandemic. These will beavailable for free on their homepage at www.nijl.ac.jp with regular updates on the latest texts to bereleased. You can watch Robert explain the move in both English and Japanese on YouTube.

Journals

雑誌のおすすめWasafiri
Wasafiri, the UK’s leading magazine for international
contemporary writing, will soon be releasing its Summer 2020 Special Issue dedicated to Japanese
literature, in order to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings,
with the theme ‘Literatures of Remembering’. The publication (which has been co-edited by UEA
postgraduate student in Creative Writing, Hiromitsu Koiso) features an interview with the writer
Mieko Kawakami; as well as articles focusing on war and remembrance. These include an
exploration of Hayao Miyazaki’s European Animation by Rayna Denison, and a discussion of unruly
subjectivities in Medurama Shun’s ‘Walking a Street Named Peace’ and Miri Yū’s Tokyo Ueno
Station Davinder Bhowmik (University of Washington)
The issue also includes: art pieces by Jocelyne Allen and Yoshiaki Kai; new translations of fiction(‘Warrior’s Dream’ by Hideo Furukawa translated by Morgan Giles, and an extract from Once She by
Minako Ōba translated by Asa Yoneda); as well as translations of poetry by Ryōichi Wagō, SayakaŌsaki, Hiromi Itō, Mimi Hachikai, Martha Nakamura, Naha Kanie, Mieko Kawakami and Tamiki Hara.
There are also many reviews of recently translated Japanese literature, including a review essay,‘The Transformation of Identity in Contemporary Japanese Fiction’ by Stephen Dodd (Professor
Emiritus at SOAS, University of London), and UEA alumnus Nick Bradley’s review of Kyoko
Nakajima’s The Little House, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori.
The print issue is now available for pre-order through Wasafiri’s website. Physical copies are to bedispatched in the next couple of weeks (although Wasafiri are currently advising due to the impact
of COVID-19 their distribution network is operating with very limited staff and delays may be
experienced) or one can also subscribe for print and digital access to Wasafiri here.
Asian Art
Launched in 1997, the newspaper keeps true toits original goal of offering a snapshot of what’s
happening in the world of Asian and Islamic art. Our world is truly international – East Asian,Southeast Asian, South Asian and Himalayan arts. Each issue has coverage of the most important
exhibitions, events, and auctions from Sydney to Shanghai to New York and London.
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There is a wide range of features that cover a wide range of topics from exhibitions to books. They
review major exhibitions around the world and take care to include the smaller but no lessimportant ones – just in case you want to visit or get the catalogue. Auctions, and fairs are found at
the back of the issue along with an international listings page.
Sign up to their free newsletter here.
Upcoming Events & Opportunites

催し物Japan Drawing Kimono: Online Session with Kutsuwada ChieJapan House
Friday 15 May
2pm-3pm
Free to attend, booking required – book here
This event is suitable for all ages over the age of 10
As part of their online draw-along event series, Japan House
invites all manga enthusiasts to take a deeper look at how todraw a male figure wearing kimono.
In this session, professional manga-ka Kutsuwada Chie shows
participants tips and techniques to learn how to draw kimono
on a male character focusing on fabric movement, simple
shading, and patterns. While following Kutsuwada’s step-by-step guidelines, participants are invited
to ask questions which will be answered live during the event.
Following the event, participants can share their result on social media and tag Japan House(@JapanHouseLDN) using the hashtags #japanhouselondon, #manga and #MuseumFromHome.
This drawing session is open to all levels and makes use of digital drawing, although participants arewelcome to use any drawing equipment that they have available at home.
About the artist
Kutsuwada Chie was born and brought up in Japan. After graduating from the printmaking
department of the Royal College of Art, London, she is now based in Brighton, working as aprofessional manga artist. Her work Moonlight (2008, collected in The Mammoth Book of Best New
Manga 3 by Constable & Robinson) was shortlisted in the Manga Jiman competition organized by
the Japanese Embassy in the UK. One of her latest projects is a series of illustrated columns for
Mainichi Weekly (published every two months by one of the major Japanese newspaper companies)
about life and culture in UK. Her books are available in most English-speaking countries and Japan,
and some are translated into Turkish, French, Italian and Spanish. Besides creating manga comics,
she runs manga workshops at schools, libraries, and museums, such as the British Museum, theBritish Library and Victoria and Albert Museum. She has also have worked on projects for Channel 4
and CNN.

JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers(Short Term)
Application Deadline: Monday 8th June, 2020
Fellowships must start between: 1st November 2020 to 31st March 2021.
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan,
established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement ofscience. Our Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides theopportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities withleading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 1 to
12 months. Eligible applicants need to be either within 2 years of finishing their PhD at the time of
applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD at a university outside of Japan
within the last 6 years (on or after 2nd April 2014). Eligible research fields are not limited.
Please visit the JSPS London website here for further information.
Fellow's experiences from former JSPS Fellows who have taken part in this programme can be foundhere.

日本に関する記事

News from JapanFor a running number of reported COVID19 infections, victims and recoveries in Japan, see the
Asahi Shimbun homepage (JP): https://www.asahi.com/
For non-Japanese speakers, the numbers indicate:Nationwide infections: Yesterday (total) Deaths: Yesterday (total) Recoveries: Yesterday (total)
国内の感染者：＋前日（総数）

死者：＋前日（総数） 退院者：＋前日（総数）

BBC:
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Japan’s low testing rate raises questions
Tokyo hospitals trying to stay ahead [video]

Japan Times [EN]:
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New coronavirus infections total 15 in Tokyo, marking sixth straight day under 50
Japan to lift coronavirus state of emergency in 39 prefectures
Schools reopen in some parts of Japan after pandemic shutdown
School closures in Japan may be fueling internet and game addictions
Japan governors face balancing act in reopening businesses amid pandemic
Osaka governor draws rebuke from Tokyo for hinting at lack of guidanceRequests in Japan to test corpses for coronavirus often rejected
57% of Japanese are unhappy with coronavirus response: poll
Drive-thru Mother's Day flower service in Japan proves a hit
Online booksellers struggling to meet demand from Japanese readers
Chocolatier in Kyoto starts gift initiative for medical workers battling virus
In Japan, ‘Sazae-san’ — world's longest-running TV cartoon — switches to reruns
Manga series 'Golgo 13' sees first hiatus in 51 years due to virus threat

Asahi Shimbun [JP]:•Hyōgo Prefecture marks 69 days since its last new infection
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o 兵庫県内、新たな感染者は確認されず•

69 日ぶりFor a piece on Chief Priest Koyuki at Nyannyanji:o 我が輩は住職の猫である

名は小雪と申します

Visit the Pandaid website for comprehensive material for educating on coronavirus. Nosigner has
contributed many such manner posters including advising others to stay one tuna apart.
For a Japanese government public service video on coronavirus (Japanese only):
3 つの密を避けよう！
For Japanese speakers, here are two articles in English from the Japan Times laying out vocabulary coming
out of the crisis:••

The Japanese words used to encourage self-restraint
Cancellations, postponements, suspensions — words that define the times

Click here for a comprehensive online document on Japanese universities adopting distance learning.
For more information on Japanese universities see this twitter thread by Rochelle Kopp, professor at
Kitakyushu University, for resources.
お役立ちリンク

General Links
Embassy of Japan: http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/
Japan Foundation: http://www.jpf.org.uk/
JSPS: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/
British Association for Japanese Studies: http://www.bajs.org.uk/
Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation: http://www.dajf.org.uk/
Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation: http://www.gbsf.org.uk/
Japan Society: http://www.japansociety.org.uk/
EU-Japan Centre: http://www.eu-japan.eu/
Canon Foundation: www.canonfoundation.org
Applications for JET Programme: http://www.jetprogramme.org/
Japanese Language Proficiency Exam: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.html
UEA Japan Society: ueajapansociety@gmail.com
Taiko Centre East: http://www.taikocentre.org.uk/
Career Forums: http://www.careerforum.net/event/?lang=E

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