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The Pandemic Rages On

People from around the world who have made Japan their home must adapt to a new community, but the unprecedented issue of COVID-19 is adding to the hardships of non-Japanese. A year after the pandemic started, there is still no end in sight. We get in touch with some of the people we met in past episodes to ask how their situation has changed and get some insight on the impact the coronavirus has had on foreigners in Japan.

Aired: Feb 08, 2021 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 27m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Global Media Services

Seasons

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Episodes

01: Two Countries Linked by Tofu 02: A Meaty Thanks to Akita 03: A Pianist's Love, Loss and Life in Takasaki 04: The Pandemic Rages On 05: Say Cheese! to Life in Okinawa 06: Working Under the Pandemic 07: In Search of a Ray of Hope 08: Togo Tailored Kyoto Tradition 09: Vietnamese Vets and Hokkaido Horses 10: The Uniting Spirit of Karate 11: Eatery Adversity Into Delivery Opportunity 12: Living With Forest and Mountain 13: The Big Top of Smiles 14: Health Beyond the Wall of Words 15: To the Rescue of the Unemployed 16: A Messenger for Peace 17: Preserving a Village and Its Traditions 18: Beer Brewing in Harmony with Kyoto 19: Abroad but Not Alone 20: Firing Up the Colors of Nature 21: Business with Passion and Spice 22: Elderly Care Under the Pandemic 23: Guiding Preschoolers Through Language Barriers 24: New Country, New Life, New Dream 25: Enchanted by the Hues of Gifu 26: A New Take on a Beloved Cake