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Japanese study finds positive correlation between BCG vaccine and slowing down Coronavirus

Just published our preprint, “Association of BCG vaccination policy with prevalence and mortality of COVID-19”. We critically evaluated the hypothesis that BCG vaccination has protective effect against #COVID19, and our…

The most terrifying J-horror film ever made. The people vs Prime Minister Abe Shinzo during the coronavirus.

【あかりちゃん】【VSコロナ】 お気持ちがワチャワチャしたので動画作ったお🙌 コロナ大変だよね😢みんなちゃんと手洗ってる⁉️👏👏 歌声と可愛いワンちゃんで🐶癒やされてネ😉 Youtube→https://t.co/qsTcQeg0aD#うちで躍ろう#うちで踊らせろ#自粛と給付はセットだろ #自粛と補償はセットだろ pic.twitter.com/ZkBEMNj2ew — あかりちゃん😷 (@oshieteakari) April 14, 2020

Germany calls Japan’s coronavirus bluff. Embassy says, “Nippon is lying. Expect a surge of coronavirus cases.”

–a short polemic about an incubating topic Germany has decided that saving lives is more important than saving face. In a rather undiplomatic letter to German citizens in Japan posted…

What You Should Do When Your Employer Tells You “Don’t Come to Work” In Japan (because of the coronavirus)

by Makoto Iwahashi As of March 1st, Japan has already seen more than 900 people get infected by the deadly coronavirus. To avoid contributing to the spread, many businesses have…

This Sunday February 23: Paint The Town Lime With An Art Workshop and Fine Wine

You’ll create your individual painting with a partner. Perfect for date/ friend/ family night. If you wish to fly solo also doable.Come make a new friend or bring one. A…

Japanese prosecutors arrest Mickey Mouse in daring Tokyo Disneyland Resort raid; CE0 Duffy says, “He’s no mouse; he’s a rat.”

"I can personally assure you that Mr Mouse will go through a farcical trial after several arrests and spending months in jail, only to be convicted in our incredibly just…

The Nissan Mess: The Unusual Suspects

Ghosn told Bartiromo that at a press conference this week he plans to name names, including some people behind the Japanese government which he believes, are behind his 2018 arrest…

Op/Ed From Ex-Prosecutor: Ghosn must respect Japanese Justice Statistics

Shame on you, Carlos Ghosn. You have made a mockery of the Japanese system of injustice justice. And what is even more unforgivable is that your selfish act may actually…

Inclement Weather: The 5 Best Japanese Films From The Bad Season of Cinema in 2019

If for some reason you wind up in cinema hell in the afterlife, try to strike a deal with the devil and avoid seeing Gozen Reijini Kisu Shini Kite (Come…

Look far, Look close: Abstract Art you should make definite plans to see

ohnna works to mirror her own experiences and the elements she finds in her surroundings through the current series. Through the work there is an emphasis on how stories can…