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In Japan do I have to wear a mask?

In Japan, it is common to wear masks even in September 2022. There is no law in Japan requiring the wearing of masks, but there is an unspoken agreement. Are the Japanese still afraid of COVID-19? Partially yes. Japanese TV still reports daily that the number of COVID-19 cases is still high. Cases of sequelae and severe cases due to COVID-19 are frequently reported. But most of Japanese people have noticed: COVID-19 is not to be feared. Masks are not very effective in preventing infection. Vaccines do not prevent infection. Nevertheless, Japanese people still wear masks in public places. Why? This is because many people still wear masks, and those

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Moriya Beach – Best Beach Around Tokyo –

Moriya beach (守谷海水浴場), located in Chiba prefecture is a great place to go swimming in the sea around Tokyo. It was elected one of the 100 best bathing beaches in Japan by Ministry of the Environment in 2006. There’s a island with a shrine gate over the sea. The island named “Watashima” is sometimes accessible by foot at low tide (20 times in a year). Bathing Season Mid-Jul to August. Facilities Parking, changing rooms, lockers, stores and some refreshment stands are available on the season. Access About 2 hours drive from Tokyo or Narita airport. Also, you can go there by train and a 8-minute walk. Kazusa-Okitsu station (JR East’s

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12 Best Beaches in Japan

Ministry of the Environment in Japan nominated 100 beaches for the best selection of bathing beaches in 2006. In particular, the best of best 12 beaches was selected at that time. I’ll show you the 12 best beaches in Japan. Jodogahama Beach, Iwate prefecture Kodanohama Beach, Miyagi prefecture Shallow and calm beautiful beach. Located near by Kugunarihama Beach (the photo below), which is known as sounding sand. Makino Sunny Beach, Shiga prefecture Located in the south of the Lake Biwa. The beach is accessible from Kyoto (about 70 km, 40 miles). Keinomatsubara Beach, Hyogo prefecture A place of scenic beauty, Keinomatsubara (the photo below) is behind this beach. Also, this

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