COVID-19 Coronavirus: situation in Japan

[musicisgood]

I remember posting that the cases in Japan will go between 1000 to 5000 a day. I now think it is very possible. But its election time here so we'll see what happens now.
The thing here is, school kids are not taking this serious once they leave school and head out to McDonald's .

 

[musicisgood]

Yes, I always do, with or without coronavirus. From next week on, however, I have to visit a client in Shibuya and they have no parking facilities. I'd never leave my roadbike on the streets there.

Can you leave it near a train station and then walk?

 

[thomas]

Can you leave it near a train station and then walk?

Shibuya Station has been partly redesigned, and it's still a confusing maelstrom. But thanks for the suggestion, need to consider my options.

 

[Seiko]

124 new coronavirus cases in Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Officials in Tokyo are reporting 124 new cases on Friday. It's the highest daily tally since a national state of emergency was lifted in late May. The number is sparking concerns that the capital may be on the verge of a second wave of infections.

www3.nhk.or.jp

 

[Davey]

Due to the pandemic, four expats in japan are all on a zoom call with their boss--an american, a frenchman, a spaniard, and a dutchman.

Their boss asks, "Can you see me?"

And they each respond:

"Yes"

"Oui"

"Si"

"Ja"

... Don't get it. I'm the Dutch guy kedo

 

[mdchachi]

... Don't get it. I'm the Dutch guy kedo

It took me 20 seconds or so to get it. Sound out the four words in their native pronunciations but interpret the resulting phrase in English.

 

[4321go]

Yes, I always do, with or without coronavirus. From next week on, however, I have to visit a client in Shibuya and they have no parking facilities. I'd never leave my roadbike on the streets there.

What are you specifically worried about ? being stolen or breaking the rules ?
It is a nice and healthy way to ride a bike ~ anyway

 

[thomas]

What are you specifically worried about? being stolen or breaking the rules?
It is a nice and healthy way to ride a bike ~ anyway

Well, I'm afraid this is all going a bit off-topic, but while mamacharris do get "borrowed" a lot, higher-end bikes do get stolen, with particular areas more prone to theft. And occasionally, the wards sweep the streets and confiscate illegally parked bikes. All good reasons to play by the rules.

 

[thomas]

Just in: 130 cases reported today.

東京都 新たに131人の感染確認 100人以上は3日連続 新型コロナ | NHKニュース

【NHK】東京都は4日、都内で新たに131人が新型コロナウイルスに感染していることが確認されたと発表しました。都内で1日の感染の確…

www3.nhk.or.jp

 

[Lothor]

Just in: 130 cases reported today.

東京都 新たに131人の感染確認 100人以上は3日連続 新型コロナ | NHKニュース

【NHK】東京都は4日、都内で新たに131人が新型コロナウイルスに感染していることが確認されたと発表しました。都内で1日の感染の確…

www3.nhk.or.jp

About 130, strictly speaking. I would check out a neighbouring station - Shinsen on the Keio Inokashira line - to see if they have one of those underground bike parks supervised by a couple of oyaji.

 

[thomas]

Thanks, @Lothor!

The official number for today is 131 new infections in Tokyo.

Tokyo reports 131 COVID-19 cases, topping 100 for third day in a row

Saturday's count comes as infections among younger people are being traced to host and hostess bars and other nightlife destinations.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[Vincent3]

According to this study, Japan is the 5th safest country in the world for COVID-19:

The 100 Safest Countries In The World For COVID-19

Switzerland is the safest. South Sudan is the most dangerous.

www.forbes.com

 

[johnnyG]

According to this study, Japan is the 5th safest country in the world for COVID-19:

The 100 Safest Countries In The World For COVID-19

Switzerland is the safest. South Sudan is the most dangerous.

www.forbes.com

"...it seems that Vietnam is hiding cases with infected people."

Naw, the US would never do that..., nor would it misrepresent its healthcare as the best in the world.

 

[Vincent3]

"...it seems that Vietnam is hiding cases with infected people."

Naw, the US would never do that..., nor would it misrepresent its healthcare as the best in the world.

My Japanese wife suspects that Japan isn't being completely forthcoming, and that 5th safest might not be accurate. Be that as it may, I'd think it's still toward the top of the list.

 

[thomas]

Yesterday saw the first day with less than 100 new infections reported in Tokyo in almost a week, topping at just 75. And today a staggering 220, the highest ever recorded in one day in Tokyo! Not good.

新型コロナ　東京都で新たに220人以上の感染確認 過去最多

東京都で新たに、過去最多となる220人以上の新型コロナウイルス感染を確認。【関連記事はこちら】「新型コロナウイルス 特設ページ」

www.fnn.jp

東京都、新たに感染者224人確認　過去最多　新型コロナ | 毎日新聞

東京都内で9日、新型コロナウイルスの感染者が新たに224人確認されたことが、都関係者への取材で判明した。 　都内の1日あたりの感染者数としては4月17日の206人を上回って過去最多となる。【古関俊樹】

mainichi.jp

 

[hellohello2]

Yes, Japan's safety is overestimated, but random crimes are less common.
However, for woman especially, it is not as safe as advertised, as cases of sexual assaults and rapes are rarely prosecuted in Japan.

Also Japanese police are often graded on the % of successful cases they solve, so if a case is difficult they very well could ignore it.
If you go into more seedier areas such a Kabukicho and Roppongi, etc. there are crimes happening every day including underage prostitution (often forced), drug trade, and even murders. However, as long as the victim is not someone "proper", e.g. full time employee at a respectable company, then the case is likely to be ignored.
Japan is pretty safe walking about, but if you get involved/piss off someone you shouldn't, there's really no protection.

 

[musicisgood]

220 cases we know. Of . I'm still saying 2000-5000 cases a day you have 24 million people in those for free pictures right there two hundred cases add a total b*******

 

[musicisgood]

Voice didn't come outso well. That's 4 pref. With 24 million people

 

[Vincent3]

Yes, Japan's safety is overestimated, but random crimes are less common.
However, for woman especially, it is not as safe as advertised, as cases of sexual assaults and rapes are rarely prosecuted in Japan.

Also Japanese police are often graded on the % of successful cases they solve, so if a case is difficult they very well could ignore it.
If you go into more seedier areas such a Kabukicho and Roppongi, etc. there are crimes happening every day including underage prostitution (often forced), drug trade, and even murders. However, as long as the victim is not someone "proper", e.g. full time employee at a respectable company, then the case is likely to be ignored.
Japan is pretty safe walking about, but if you get involved/piss off someone you shouldn't, there's really no protection.

The article is about safety in terms of COVID-19.

 

[thomas]

While the number of new infections in Tokyo exceeds 200 for the third consecutive day (206 on Saturday) due to increased testing, more than 50 cases have been detected at US military bases in Okinawa .

Dozens of COVID-19 infections detected at U.S. military facilities in Okinawa, governor says

The number was likely to top 50 and involve several facilities, including Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[thomas]

Tokyo keeps topping over 200 new daily infections with 206 cases reported on both Saturday and Sunday. Osaka reported 32 cases, adding to yesterday's tally of 383 across Japan. That's still marginal compared to the US, Brazil, and others, but related to the relatively low number of tests.

Tokyo reports 206 new COVID-19 cases, topping 200 for four straight days for first time

The capital also reported 206 cases on Saturday, accounting for more than half of the total of 383 new cases across Japan for the day.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Meanwhile, two US bases in Okinawa have reported 62 cases and are under lockdown.

Two U.S. bases in Okinawa on lockdown with 62 coronavirus cases confirmed

U.S. forces told the Okinawa government the cases were confirmed between Tuesday and Saturday at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.

www.japantimes.co.jp

 

[Davey]

Almost went out for dinner in Osaka yesterday but doesn't feel safe to travel that much and being in a place with so many people whom travel from place to place.

 

[johnnyG]

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Meanwhile, two US bases in Okinawa have reported 62 cases and are under lockdown.

Two U.S. bases in Okinawa on lockdown with 62 coronavirus cases confirmed

U.S. forces told the Okinawa government the cases were confirmed between Tuesday and Saturday at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Given that there was the 'situation' with the carrier last month, someone should have seen this coming.

And the pisser is that those same soldiers were undoubtedly out celebrating the US holiday a week ago--mixing with others, out on the town, to the beaches, and so on.

Okinawa had been doing so well with it. I hope those bases are truly locked down tight.

 

[musicisgood]

Given that there was the 'situation' with the carrier last month, someone should have seen this coming.

And the pisser is that those same soldiers were undoubtedly out celebrating the US holiday a week ago--mixing with others, out on the town, to the beaches, and so on.

Okinawa had been doing so well with it. I hope those bases are truly locked down tight.

Someone may correct me, but I believe Kadena is now locked down. Businesses off base are sure going to feel the punch on this lock down.

 

[thomas]

Someone may correct me, but I believe Kadena is now locked down. Businesses off base are sure going to feel the punch on this lockdown.

They also reported some 30 cases in Iwakuni. I hope the bases there are in lockdown, too.

Comprehensive updates on the situation in Okinawa are available on @okinawaholic's website:

Timeline Of COVID-19 In Okinawa (Mar 17)

COVID-19 information in Okinawa has been updated in our table(s) and the timeline for March 17, 2021, as seen below: The First Infection Of Novel Coronavirus In Okinawa blog post broke the news of the first case of COVID-19 in Okinawa. Since then, the post was updated and used as a timeline for...

www.okinawa.org

A little update on the numbers (for whatever they are worth): after two days of under 200 infections (Tuesday 143, Wednesday 165), Tokyo saw new cases spiking yesterday (286) and today (296). Tokyo conducted around 4,000 PCR tests, the largest number ever in a single day. Osaka had 66 cases yesterday, Kanagawa 47, in both localities the highest since the state of emergency was lifted. Both Tokyo and Kanagawa raised their virus alerts to the highest level, a measure of merely symbolic value.

Tokyo reports 293 coronavirus cases Friday, another record

The new single-day record brings the capital's cumulative total to 8,933 and exacerbates fear of a resurgence.

www.japantimes.co.jp

So despite the fact that infections are surging, that virus alerts are raised and that more clusters are discovered (like Theatre Moliere in Shinjuku) the government will allow public events of up to 5,000 participants and even launch their Go To travel campaign on 22 July. Go To faces severe criticism, not only from local governments but also from political leaders in Tokyo, as the city was subsequently excluded from the campaign.

Will barring Tokyo help contain virus or just blunt Japan travel campaign?

With Tokyo, which has the largest population of all prefectures, excluded from the plan for the time being, it is unclear how much ripple effect it will have.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Abe's political zigzag resulted in his cabinet's approval rating dropping to just 35.1 per cent.

Abe faces backlash after Tokyo residents excluded from Go To travel campaign

The Japanese government is facing potentially damaging blowback after excluding Tokyo residents from a multibillion dollar campaign aimed at reviving domestic tourism, even as the capital on Friday reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 1.35 trillion yen Go...

japantoday.com