How has the pandemic affected life in Japan
and how do people protect themselves?
Keep watching to find out!
This year the world has been impacted by COVID-19 and Japan has been no exception
From state of emergency to having to adapt to new ways of remote working,
Japan has faced a situation like never before
Today, we're going to talk about how much has life changed since the beginning of the pandemics
Japanese people were used to wearing masks even before COVID-19,
but this was mainly to prevent the spread of seasonal colds and flus
So they would usually wear it in the winter times when these viruses were active
Sometimes women would also wear it if they didn't feel like putting on makeup
Other times people that suffered from bad pollen allergies would wear it for a relief
During the recent months the prices of masks have spiked quite a bit
and it was actually quite hard to find them in the stores because they were all sold out
nowadays they're once again available at source and you can buy many different varieties as well
Nowadays they're once again available at stores and you can buy many different varieties as well
like, for example, jogging masks
Wrong path again? This way? ...Stupid google maps!
Another type of masks that has seen an increase in popularity are anime inspired masks.
More and more people are now seen wearing masks with their favorite anime character on it
Japanese restaurants have already lifted their curfew restrictions,
but it's not the case for the bars and clubs
These places are still following strict opening and closing times
On top of that, there are also other measures that you have to follow before you are allowed to enter
Like, for example, using a thermometer
When you go to a social event, staff will usually use this pistol type thermometer
and they will simply point it at you
And the sensor in this thermometer will be able to determine your body temperature without actually touching you
This type of thermometer was in such high demand that it was actually quite hard to get your hands on it for some time
and the good ones are still hard to find
Next thing would be alcohol gel
You don't only have to use it at hospitals and libraries or restaurants,
but nowadays you also have to use it when you enter places like cafe or a gym
Because of a huge shortage of medical alcohol gel,
some sake breweries and shochu companies have decided to create their very own alcohol gel
like for example DASSAI medical alcohol
So this is the regular sake that you can drink and this one is their new medical alcohol
It actually smells just like a regular sake
You can drink it izakaya but I'm sure it does not taste the same
Done
The newest gadget would be automatic thermal camera
Just by standing in front of it for a few seconds will enable you to see your body temperature
you can find these thermo cameras at department stores or gyms
when your body temperature is higher than 37 degrees the alarm will go off
Japanese public bus transportation has also experienced quite a bit of change
Nowadays nobody can sit behind the driver in order to maintain social distance
Also the driver's seat is completely covered by plastic
The sign inside the bus lets everyone know that the air will get ventilated within three minutes
so that the new fresh air can get in and stale air can get out
the only problem left is to figure out how to properly take a bus in Japan
Without making a fool out of yourself
do i pay when i enter or when i get off?
Where do I even enter?
Oh forget it i'm gonna take a train
The best place to get a feel of the local culture is probably a supermarket
This one here is just a regular supermarket
but the checkout area has been covered by plastic
Another thing you may notice are the stickers on the ground which remind the customers to maintain social distance
Today we took a look at how much has COVID-19 affected daily life in japan
next time you would like to take a look at how the way of communicating
changed since the beginning of the pandemics
Make sure to watch!