Does this affect anyone wrestling company or plans?
Japanese government declares state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Suga-to-declare-COVID-state-of-emergency-in-Tokyo-western-Japan
I compiled this from the NHK Kyoto website today.
Known infections: 15,823 (0.61% of the population)
But itβs probably much higher because a lot of people got the virus in early 2020 and Japan did not start massive testing till spring 2020. Many people (especially young people) didnβt get tested at all throughout the entire period, and others thought they had a flu or a cold. So I think more people got Covid than has been reported.
Deaths due to Covid: 212 (since Jan 2020!)
Age group breakdown 90s and older: 65 80s: 89 70s: 44 60s: 10 50s: 3 30s and 40s: 0 20s: 1
Deaths as a percentage of known infections: People 70s and over: 93.4% People 90 and over: 30.7%
Total mortality rate (deaths divided by infections): 1.3% Mortality rate versus total population (212 divided by 2,580,000): 0.008%
Of the 212 people who died, 182 had underlying illnesses. Thatβs 86%.
So for all the partying and drinking and karaoke that the students engaged in during the past 15 months, 1 person in his 20s died.
Can this be right? The mainstream press was filled with screaming headlines about deaths and the lack of hospital beds.
I got my drivers liscence last week and I thought I would share my experience for those thinking about getting one. I switched from a Hawaiian liscence in America which was added as a no test state beginning in 2020.
I called around the end of August to make a reservation as directed on the Kyoto Prefecture website.They said the next reservation was in middle of November, so yeah call early and don't leave it till the last minute. I was told to come from 9:00 to 9:30. On the phone, the guy confirmed everything I would need to bring and gave my a reservation number. This number is important as they ask for it when you arrive.
Thr driving center is way south in Fushimi so there are few buses and trains. I was lucky and had my Japanese wife to drive me there.
I arrived a bit after 9. It was pretty busy with people taking the written test but the driving test was pretty empty. There are a few signs in English but most of the forms you have to fill out have no English on them. As always bring your hanko if you have it but signitures are okay
I handed over all documents that you need (a full list is on their website in English). They said wait. I waited around 15 min the got called back to confirm my information and fill out some more paperwork. Then I paid 2550 yen and did an eye exam. Pretty standard eye test. Can you see where the gap in the circle is and tell colors.
I was then told to wait untill 11:30 for the next stage. Apparently even though I didn't have to take the test you have to wait untill those that did are told if they pass. Then all together as a group you go to stage 2
Stage 2 took 5 minutes. You get your forms, pay some more money and take a photo. Yes, you had to bring a photo but you take another one. The first photo is just for the application, the second is for the actual liscence. Then they tell you to wait untill 1:20.
Since my wife was with me and has a car, we were able to go get food and do some shopping during the long waits. If you drive its only 10 minutes or so to restaurants and stores. But there is not in easy walking distance really, maybe one undon restaurant, so if you don't have help bring lots to do. A portable battery or something.
At 10 minutes before 1:20 you are allowed in to a large room with everyone in your group that passesd. There is a sign saying that if you are later you will not get your license. They instruct you to fill in your last
... keep reading on reddit β‘I recently have become very interested in goshuin and am hunting for interesting ones, preferably within Kyoto city, but also curious about those outside city limits. If anyone has recommendations, please do share (and extra appreciation points if you post pics of goshuin from said shrine or temple!!)~
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