LIFE IN JAPAN

Japan's government approves a ban on reselling masks for unreasonable profits.

The Japanese government announces its second emergency package to fight the new coronavirus epidemic.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama says Japan has enough toilet paper and urges people to stop hoarding.

Japan National Tourism Organization has a visitor hotline at 050-3816-2787 that accepts inquiries about coronavirus in English, Chinese and Korean.

Japan’s government adopts a basic policy to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Ququri studio apartments offer just 4.64 square meters (49.94 square feet) of usable floor space, but with prices this low, it’s all some people need.

Stores in Japan cannot keep face masks in stock as people around the country stock up to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

In February, Japan began issuing new passports featuring the well-known works of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai.