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Right now, people across the globe are in self-isolation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The same goes for Japan too, so we’ve taken this opportunity to create a new series on the website to show how we’re spending time at home here in Japan. The future is yet uncertain, and we hope for normality to return for all of us soon. We created a new articles series called Stay Home with which we hope to take your mind off the situation, even for just a little bit, to help you feel calmer. It might give you some tips on what you can do while spending time at home.

Today, we are joined by the members of all-girls band SILENT SIRENーwho have their own featured series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPONーto see how they’ve been spending their time indoors.

Stay Home With SUU

1: Smoothies Everyday

I love bananas, so I mix a bunch of them with some berries to drink♡ I wanna try making lots of different smoothies!

2: Chilling With My Pet Dog Komeko

I’ve been home a lot so Komeko is always sat with me lovingly♡

3: Reading

Since I’m at home more now, I’ve been doing lots of reading. I’ve been thinking of getting or making a new bookcase that’s bigger than the one in the photo.

What’s your secret to spending time at home?

A positive mindset! Since you’re at home, find things to do that you normally wouldn’t be able to otherwise♡

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I’ve kept my spirits up by cooking at home, listening to music, watching movies, trying out different scents, and recently I’ve been rearranging the place. I think this unexpected time is the time to do things we weren’t able to before, so I want everyone to enjoy their at-home time too!

Stay Home With Hinanchu

1: Takeout From Places I Never Go

Since I can’t really go out, I’m making fun with eating, being greedy, and indulgence.

2: Changing The Mood Of My Home Entrance

Since I can’t go out, moods tend to build up when I’m home, so I’ve aired it out a little to feel refreshed.

3: Plenty Of Playtime With My Pets

My cats are great at being home alone when I’m out, but I get to play with them lots while I’m indoors, so much so that they never seem to get tired of it.

What’s your secret to spending time at home?

I’m making an environment that makes me feel refreshed, even if just a little, by rearranging my home, decluttering, and cleaning. I’ve used this opportunity to get into feng shui, so it could be fun for people to look up the directions in their house and enjoy some feng shui too.

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Know that you are absolutely not alone if you’re going through a tough or lonely time. Everyone is feeling the same. So let’s all be lively and positive while we’re at home and we might just discover something new about ourselves! Another good thing to do might be to make a list of all the places you want to visit when the world returns to its peaceful self! Let’s all work together and get through this, okay?

Stay Home With Ainyan

1: Foam Roller Full Body Massage

It’s easy for your body to become stiff as you spend more time at home, so I’ve decided to loosen up everyday by massaging my armpits, thighs, and back. It hurts pretty bad since you loosen up by using your whole body weight!

2: Clearing The Veranda And Making My Own Terrace Seat

Since we can’t go outside, I’ve cleaned my room to make myself feel good and have brought the outside air indoors. I spend my time sat on the veranda relaxing and enjoying something to drink.

What’s your secret to spending time at home?

I look on social media for tips on how everyone is having fun at home and try out different things!

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It’s important in these times to think about what you can do at home and enjoy it, so I want to keep on posting about what fun things I’m up to indoors too.

Stay Home With Yukarun

1: Rice Pot

I’ve always cooked rice for myself, but what I’ve been addicted to since last year is making rice in a pot! It’s super delicious and surprisingly easy to make♡

I can’t get enough of that moment of happiness when I lift the lid off the pot♡

2: Healthy Treats

Being at home so much tends to result in not getting enough exercise.

But I still want to eat a sweet treat, so I made some gluten-free scones using soy flour.

Freshly-baked scones are the flavour of happiness♡

3: Doing My Nails

Since I can’t get to a nail salon, I’m enjoying enjoying some self nail care!

Whatever I go to do I can always see my fingertips, so simply making my nails look pretty is enough to lift me up.

4: Stretches

I’m making a conscious effort to move my body as much as possible at home.

Wearing leggings that I can train in all the time at home means I can stretch right away there and then, so I definitely recommend doing the same♡

What’s your secret to spending time at home?

It’s important to enjoy the things you can do now while at home for so long, be it doing your nails, trying new makeup, so on♡

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I’m sure a lot of people are feeling down right now with how life as we knew it has changed so drastically. But it’s in these times when we need to stay positive, so let’s all smile and get through this together!