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People wearing masks
Harry
NZ
24/07/2020
There's so much conflicting information out there. Like everyone in Japan is safe because they're all wearing masks. But some people claiming they're not. And the numbers are clearly risin...
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Sam M.
US
JP
Where I am, yeah. We have to wear masks at work and I would say 99% of people I see during my commute are wearing them. There are occasionally older guys not wearing them.
Travel
Can you get all regional souvenirs in Tokyo?
Nikki Brewer
21/07/2020
Like the really famous ones? Like Royce chocolates from Hokkaido? Just wondering if we should pack our suitcases with the souvenirs in each location or if we can wait until we get back to Tokyo.
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Patsy
22/07/2020
Sometimes specialty shops will have them. But depending on what it is, Tokyo might only have them when they have regional "fairs" or popup shops. Even Royce chocolates are hard to track down...
My laptop broke. Should I get a new one in Japan?
Jay B.
19/07/2020
Is a Japanese laptop really different? I'm looking at PCs
Mike J.
20/07/2020
Whaaat. Apple all the way! Jk jk. I would think about how long you're going to be in Japan and if you'll need an adapter when you go back. But it should be fine. The keys might be a little con...
Can you throw out newspapers with burnable trash?
Luke
CA
16/07/2020
I have a stack of old newspapers to throw out . Can I just chuck it on regular trash day? Do I need a bag? ]
WeXpats
17/07/2020
There should be a separate day for 古紙 koshi or old paper like newspapers, cardboard, etc. I would look up your ward/city and 古紙 and see what day it's collected and if there's a special place f...
Covid measures
Mr. Stark
10/07/2020
People have been out and about, right? but are there any extra measures being taken by establishments?
Joy B.
PH
11/07/2020
I went to a cafe last weekend for a quick lunch for the first time in months and they took my temperature and sprayed disinfectant on my hands. They also gave me an envelope to put my mask in, pr...
Work
I have to report my temperature every day at work.
Aiden
AU
13/07/2020
Does anyone else have to do that? What does it do really? Isn't it already too late if you have a fever?
Anna
14/07/2020
I do! And I keep a temperature log for myself anyway. Of course it seems a little late once you have a fever as you were most likely spreading it without knowing it for like two weeks, but it shows wh...
Culture
What is some simple Japanese food I can try making at home?
Dantheman
09/07/2020
I want to try my hand at it.
Justin Lee
06/07/2020
Curry is quite easy. If you can find the Japanese curry cubes, you just have to cut up potatoes, carrots, onions and the meat of your choice. You can make a huge batch and eat it for days or freeze it...
Is Tokyo okay?
Barrie S
07/07/2020
I heard the second wave is hitting hard.
Rick
08/07/2020
To be honest, not sure if it's the second wave or just an extension of the first that never went away, but there are over 100 cases these past few days which they say is more than when it started ...
What happens if the CoE expires during covid?
Hannabanana
03/07/2020
My friend is worried bc they got a job and they prob can't get to Japan in time...
Rakesh
IN
05/07/2020
The government extended the expiration date to 6 months!
How long are you all going to wait until traveling?
01/07/2020
I heard domestic travel is opening up, for better or worse.
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02/07/2020
I will probably give up traveling for the rest of the year to be honest. Just going to work makes me nervous.
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