Getting a New Lease on Life During the Pandemic

Year 2020Episode 19Sep 5, 2020
Getting a New Lease on Life During the Pandemic

[On-Site Report]
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, the way people live and work is changing. Here in Japan, a new type of rental share house system that allows customers to rotate between over 60 houses across Japan is growing in popularity. With fees starting at less than $400 per month, people who no longer need to live in the city for work are signing up to escape to safer and more peaceful surroundings. As more and more properties sit empty after decades of population decline, this business model is also attracting attention as one way to make use of some of Japan's vacant housing. This episode looks at how short-term rental businesses are helping people in Japan adapt to a new way of life amid the ongoing pandemic.

[In Depth: Abenomics a Work in Progress as PM Departs]
Japan's longest-serving prime minister is stepping down. The surprise announcement by Abe Shinzo touched off a debate over the effectiveness of his economic policy and the direction his successor may take. We asked some experts to discuss Abe's legacy.

[Global Trends: Indonesia Turns to Traditional Drink in Trying Times]
Indonesians are turning to a centuries-old herbal medicine as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales of drinks made from Jamu are booming as many people, from the nation's president on down, tout its health benefits. The government has even instructed a research institute to study whether the mixture of herbs can boost the immune system. In this report, we visit a market where Jamu is still made fresh the traditional way and an upscale cafe where it's processed through an espresso machine and served as a mixed drink.

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