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  1. AsiaHand

    Condoms review

    @Ken4fb Sagami now offers their 0.01 condoms in large size as well. They cost 176 yen each for a box of ten from Amazon Japan, so slightly cheaper than Okamoto. I find the Sagami packaging easier to deal with and the material feels less plasticky than the Okamoto ones. http://www.001mm.jp/
  2. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    "Japan will raise its daily entry cap on arrivals to 50,000 from the current 20,000 from Sept 7 in a further easing of strict COVID-19 border controls, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday. With the country lagging behind other major economies in opening its doors to inbound tourism...
  3. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    "Japan will no longer require incoming travelers to show a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test result starting on Sept 7, provided they have been vaccinated three times, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday."...
  4. AsiaHand

    Low Cost Mobile Service Providers

    Had some time last night, so I took a look at Povo's application process. Started on their web site (Japanese), where they tell you how to request MNP from your provider. Rakuten was just a few clicks and they give you the reservation number. Then I had to download and install the Povo2.0 app...
  5. AsiaHand

    Low Cost Mobile Service Providers

    @MikeH : OK, I see what you are talking about. Looks like July and August are under the current Rakuten UN-LIMIT VI pricing, points are given back for September and October, and then the Rakuten UN-LIMIT VII pricing kicks in from November (1,078 yen at the low end). I barely use my phone...
  6. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    A test tour for inbound travelers in Japan has been canceled after one of four Thais taking part tested positive for the coronavirus, Japan's tourism agency has said. https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-test-tour-by-4-thai-people-canceled-after-covid-infection
  7. AsiaHand

    Low Cost Mobile Service Providers

    With Rakuten Mobile scrapping their free-tier (1 GB or less) plan in July, I am looking for a cheap alternative. Is KDDI's Povo service good (reception, ease of use)? Are there any other recommended providers? Thanks.
  8. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    Covid-19 restrictions are ever-changing and it can be hard to keep track of new information on Japan’s border restrictions. To bring you up to speed on the latest rule changes, we’ve answered some of the most common questions regarding Japan's current border restrictions...
  9. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    You still need a negative PCR test to come back, which might discourage some. A friend of mine tested positive before returning from Thailand and had to spend two weeks in a quarantine hotel. His employer was not happy.
  10. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    Japan on Thursday eased its coronavirus travel warning for 36 countries and areas, including the United States, Britain, Canada and Hong Kong, meaning it will no longer ask citizens to avoid nonessential trips to the areas. The Foreign Ministry lowered its travel advisories for those countries...
  11. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    "Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that foreign tourists will be allowed to enter Japan on package tours from June 10, paving the way for the full resumption of inbound tourism, which has been suspended for more than two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic."...
  12. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    I was just reading in the Japanese press that in addition to increasing the number of people allowed entry starting from next month, the Japanese government has decided to relax the quarantine measures at airports, etc. They are going to be separating countries into three groups according to the...
  13. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    Japan's government is arranging to double the cap on arrivals from overseas to 20,000 people per day in June, government sources said Wednesday. Additionally, the government is considering accepting tourists by trialing small-scale tours as soon as this month, with an eye to expanding reception...
  14. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    "During the trial phase, small groups of foreigners would visit sightseeing spots based on fixed itineraries in order for the government to see whether it can grasp their movements and how to respond if a COVID-19 case is detected, according to the source. The government will also consider...
  15. AsiaHand

    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    So what is the deal on outbound travel for foreigners with legal residency and a re-entry permit? If I'm reading this right, it looks like it would be possible to travel as long as you return with a recent negative test and self-quarantine for 7 days. Am I missing something...