Japan Cross 2022: May 2020

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

The New Corona Virus Etiquette in Japan (from NHK News)

Reference: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1079/

“new social behavior.”

Avoid the three Cs:

closed spaces,
crowded conditions, and
conversations in close proximity.

Deploy:

social distancing,
face masks, and
constant hand washing.

Pray for better, reliable testing and vaccine.

Basic measures

1) Maintain physical distance from other people.
2) Wear a mask.
3) Wash your hands.

Maintain a distance of at least one meter (two when possible)
between other people.
When going out, opt for outdoor activities. Try to avoid indoor
venues and stores.
Avoid standing in front of others when having a conversation.
When outside of your home, wear a mask when indoors or having a
conversation, even if you have no symptoms.
Wash your hands with soap for at lease 30 seconds as soon as you get home.
Wash your face.
Change your cloths and take a shower as soon as possible.

※It is especially important to be aware of your condition when meeting with high-risk people, such as those with chronic illnesses and the elderly.

Preventive measures for travel

Avoid traveling to and from regions where cases are still growing.
Avoid traveling back to your hometown. Try to refrain from traveling entirely;
only go on business trips when necessary.
Take notes on where you go and who you meet in case you get infected.
Before traveling, be aware of the situation regarding the virus where you live
and where you plan to go.

Daily preventive measures

Frequently wash and sanitize your hands.
Adhere to coughing etiquette. Cover your mouth.
Always keep rooms ventilated.
Maintain proper physical distance from other people.
Avoid closed, crowded, and close-contact settings.
Monitor your condition. Take your temperature every morning. Rest at
home if you have a fever or are displaying symptoms of cold.

Everyday guidelines

Shopping

Shop online when possible.
Visit stores when they aren’t crowded. Go by yourself or in a small group.
Pay cashless so you avoid contact with the cashier.
Make a list of what you need beforehand in order to minimize your
time in the store.
Avoid touching items on display, such as samples.
Maintain physical distance when in line.

Public Transportation

Refrain from talking.
Avoid peak hours.
Walk or ride a bike when possible.

Dining

Order takeout or delivery.
Sit outside if possible.
Prepare individual portions. Don’t make large dishes for people to share.
Sit side-by-side, not facing each other.
Don’t talk as much as usual. Focus on eating.
Don’t pour drinks for other people. Don’t share glasses or silverware.

Entertainment, Sports etc

Visit parks when they aren’t crowded.
Exercise at home.
Maintain proper distances when jogging with others. Do so in a small group.

Parties and ceremonies

Avoid dining in large groups.
Don’t participate if you have a fever or are displaying cold symptoms.

At work

Work from home or arrange with colleagues to stagger hours at the office.

Work in spacious rooms.
Hold online meetings. Exchange business cards online.
Ventilate rooms and wear masks when having in-person meetings.

The panel has also called on various industries to come up with their own guidelines. It suggests that dining establishments and retail outlets, among other businesses, should deny entry to those with suspected symptoms and frequently disinfect their facilities.

Sunday, 10 May 2020

Cycling in the Mount Fuji area

https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/fujihakone/

https://exploreshizuoka.com/cycling-in-shizuoka/?fbclid=IwAR0ALmCM2qNNI9v3xgh5HJ8j09rPdW_ohnDe0uLi7oG6avr2EdFIi3Qw48Y

Sunday, 3 May 2020

Camping sites in Japan

Link

From Tom Watson

free camping, https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer…, http://app.ioverlander.com/countries/places_by_country,

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer… not all free but I used these maps often on my last trip. can not figure out how to add https://camp.tabinchuya.com/en.html - it is full of cheap and free campgrounds. Now some one can edit out all the non camping places

Thursday, 21 May 2020

To Do List