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

    yea i meant resident vs non residents.
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    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    I don't think it is isolation or protectionism. There reason for slowly letting ppl in b/c of old population or whatever is reasonable... but their citizens can travel to USA while USA is experiencing massive Covid wave and return home without any problems, but we have to go through a bunch of...
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    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    I don't mind if they want to limit inbound international travelers... It is their country and they can do whatever. But I do find it aggravating that Japanese nationals have no restrictions traveling around the world right now and returning home. That double standard is absolutely annoying for...
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    Japan Opening Up? From April 8, 2022 | Now October 11, 2022 - Normal Tourism.

    I don't think they'll change anything until after the election...
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    How expensive are things in Japan right now?

    Hmm, Sounds like if I use my budget from 2018, it should be pretty similar in terms of price sensitivity. I would be using the JR Pass, and buses/ metro so transit isn't a huge concern. Hotel is always something to look for, but sounds like just something to shop around. Ryokan is always...
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    How expensive are things in Japan right now?

    I'm planning for my trip for Japan. Hoping things will open up more normally by November 2022, but I'm also considering Hanami Season 2023 if one can visit without the guided tours at that point in time. I'm trying to plan for a budget (adding cushion to my travel buckets), and I'm curious how...
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    You are supposed to carry ID with you anyways right?
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    So China is doing so well despite lower vaccination with lower efficacy vaccine is because they have a robust system around it by tracking movement with the QR codes and such. Granted, some of China's action is a bit extreme like locking down the entire city and testing all the population in the...
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    No one begrude those who have underlining medical condition that prevents them from getting the vaccine... I have never heard anyone say "you are allergic to the vaccine? how dare you not take it".... And vaccinating people who can be vaccinated is supposed to protect those people who can't get...
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    Forget about govt policy, you do realize that variants emerge because the virus is still being spreading from people to people (which allows mutations to occur)? I've gotten the booster, and practice social distancing and mask wearing (correctly wearing it), and I have yet to get Covid, nor do...
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    It was great during the 2 weeks reopening haha... Here's hoping things will improve sooner with the increased vaccination and faster govt response.
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    I'm not saying you can blame rise in cases on Olympics. But there were breakthrough cases despite vaccination of the participants. And the social discontent regarding the Olympics, I wouldn't be surprised if they are taking it really slow... I can only hope that my Japan trip doesn't get...
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    Here they come... the borders are opening back up. Sorta.

    I'm sure Japan is just being super cautious... The 2020 Olympics was a bit of a shitshow with covid despite everyone being "vaccinated" . By mid 2022, maybe enough people will be vaccinated that some countries can travel to Japan without quarantine. Although, America being the giant pain in the...
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    Safe to visit?

    Problem with Japanese response is that their response has been a bit weak in terms of social distancing and shutting things down to limit spread of infections. Wouldn't be as big of an issue if they tested more and did more contact tracing. There were articles where the Japanese govt admitted...
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    Data SIM or AT&T International Day Pass?

    I don't know if phone roaming would cost extra. If not, go for it. I personally do pocket wifi.
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    Typhoon Hagibis

    A bit too late now, but definitely keep a battery pack charged. As others said, stock up on food, water, and first aid. Keep vehicles gassed so you can use it if needed. Assume no power or water for a while afterwards (hopefully won't be that bad). I was hunting for a podcast episode where...