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• 兄さん
• 2021/04/20 (Tue) 18:23
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・ Various problems have arisen in boarding procedures at departure and quarantine upon arrival in Japan over the validity of the new coronavirus test certificate required for entry into Japan.
In order to avoid such problems, the MHLW recommends that test certificates be obtained using the designated format （ A German version has been newly added to the test certificate format ） .
● Methods of testing specified by the MHLW ・ Regarding the method of specimen collection, we have already informed you in Newsletter No. 690 and No. 704, etc. Please refer again to 3 in the text below. The Antigen-Schnelltest （ Rapid Antigen Test ）, which is widely used in Germany, is not recognized as a valid test method, and the laryngopharyngeal swab （ Throat Swab / Rachenabstrich ）, a common specimen in Germany, is not recognized as a valid specimen for collection.
●Please see 4 in the following text for laboratories in Bavaria and Baden ＝ Württemberg that are allowed to enter test results in the format designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
●In addition, when entering Japan ・ after （ transit ） through Germany from a third country, you are required to present a negative test result of a corona test conducted within 48 hours "before" entering Germany in Germany.

1. Obtain a valid test certificate
After March 19, all entrants to Japan must have a negative coronary test certificate （ conducted within 72 hours "prior to departure" See 3 below for test method and specimen collection method ）. See 3 below for test method and specimen collection method .
There have been cases where passengers have been prevented from boarding the scheduled aircraft at the place of departure or have been prevented from landing in Japan in accordance with the Quarantine Law upon arrival in Japan, even though they were allowed to board the aircraft.

2 Recommendation to use the format designated by MHLW
（ 1 ） To avoid such problems, the MHLW recommends the use of the inspection certificate format designated by the MHLW whenever possible.
Please see the following link for the designated format of the inspection certificate （ A new German version has also been added ） . This format must be completed by the local laboratory and signed or stamped by the physician to be valid.
○ Presentation of the Certificate of Inspection （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00248.html
○ Valid Inspection Certification Format and Verification of Inspection Certificate （ Q&A ） （ Ministry of Foreign Affairs ）
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/fna/page25_001994.html

（ 2 ） If there is no medical institution that can issue examination certificates in the above designated format, the use of any format is not prohibited, but it may take time to confirm the contents when boarding an aircraft or entering Japan. In some cases, the applicant may be denied boarding or may not be allowed to enter Japan based on the Quarantine Law.
In addition, the following items must be included in the optional format.
（ a. ） Personal details （ Name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, sex ）
（ b. ） Corona test certification details （ Testing method （ Collection described in the specified format. ）, test result, date and time of specimen collection, date of determination of test result, date of issuance of test certificate ）
（ c ） Information on medical institution （ name of medical institution （ or physician ）, address of medical institution, seal of medical institution （ or physician's signature, electronic signature, letterhead ） ）

3. Method of examination ・ Method of specimen collection
Method of examination ・ For the method of specimen collection and cases not accepted as a valid examination certificate, please refer to the following Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) website. Test certificates based on other than the test specimens and methods recognized as valid by the MHLW will be treated as invalid by the Japanese quarantine office.
○Requirements for the test certificate required at the time of entry into Japan （ Specimen, test method, and test time ） （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000770638.pdf
Please note that Antigen-Schnelltest （ Antigen rapid test ） which is widely used in Germany is not recognized as a valid test method. Please note that Throat Swab/Rachenabstrich ） is not recognized as a valid specimen collection method.

4 Bavaria, Baden ＝ Corona laboratories in Wuerttemberg
（ 1 ） The laboratories we are currently aware of in both states that can fill out the format specified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare are listed on our website below. The following is a list of laboratories that can fill out the MHLW format in both states. However, since the details of the handling of samples differ from laboratory to laboratory, and the details of the handling may change in the future, please make sure to confirm the testing method ・ sample collection method, business hours, etc. before using this service.
（ 2 ） The following laboratories are listed based on information provided by our customers. If you know of any laboratories other than those listed below that can be included in the format, please introduce them to us.
（ 3 ） We do not prevent the use of laboratories other than those listed below, but if you wish to use other laboratories, please make sure to check 2 and 3 above by yourself.

*Bavaria, Baden ＝ Corona Inspection Agency of Württemberg
https://www.muenchen.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/corona.kennsakikan.html

5 Returning to Japan ・ Entry Flow
Entry to Japan as informed so far ・ Basic Flow for Returning to Japan （ Present inspection certificate, submit written pledge, carry smartphone and register necessary apps, submit questionnaire and No change to the requirements for submission of questionnaires, corona test on arrival, etc. ）. Please refer to the following MHLW website for details.
○New measures for water border control （ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ）
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00209.html

[For inquiries about this matter]
○MHLW New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Consultation Service （ Strengthening Quarantine ）
If calling from overseas ： +81-3-3595-2176 （ Available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean ）
When calling from within Japan ： 0120-565-653
Inquiries accepted ： 9:00 am Japan time ～ 9:00 pm （ Weekends and holidays also available ）

6 Transit through Germany （ Transit ） and return to Japan ・ Entering
Return to Japan from a third country ・ Entering Germany （ Frankfurt etc. ） transit （ ） through Germany Frankfurt, etc., you will be required to present a negative corona test certificate conducted "within 48 hours prior to entry into Germany" when entering Germany. This measure will be in effect until May 12 for the time being, but may be extended.
○ Introduction of Corona test certificate before entering Germany
https://www.de.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/konsular_coronavirus260321.html

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• てる
• 2021/04/19 (Mon) 08:33
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https://www.bbc.com/japanese/56741601

Johnson ・ Endo ・ I heard that Johnson's vaccine had a blood clot problem and the vaccination was stopped.

• ささみ
• 2021/04/19 (Mon) 08:34
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I heard a news report today that the coronavirus vaccine is not the end of the world once you get it, but that you may have to get it every year, like the flu, which has a mutated strain every year.

• UZAI
• 2021/04/14 (Wed) 18:02
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People are really too annoyed with those who choose not to hit.

• アホですか
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 09:12
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It is also my opinion that #60 writes that everyone is annoying.
It is also my opinion that #61 takes it as a dada thing.

• 倍金萬
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 11:12
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I had my second one two weeks ago and my gf had her second one yesterday.

I only got chills the day after the second time, but today
she is feeling much worse, complaining of chills and not feeling well.
Now she is taking tylenol and sleeping. The women around her seem to have worse side effects
the second time around. Still, if this will give me antibodies against corona, then va-va-voom!

If this gets to the whole population, we can move freely again. We are planning to go to FL and NY to see relatives and friends we haven't seen in decades
. I hope we can go this fall.

• ヴァ苦シーン
• 2021/04/16 (Fri) 04:20
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#59
> But if most of the population is vaccinated, and after 10 years or so those people disappear, a few will survive.
Surviving in a world of only that few people would be a boring world. I'd rather not have a future where only my family survives and there are no people around to treat them ！ That's what I've come to inoculate myself with.

That won't happen, but if it does,
if you don't take the vaccine and no one is around in 10 years, you can disappear of your own accord then, so that's not a reason to take the vaccine.

• 美人短命
• 2021/04/17 (Sat) 14:51
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I think the note said that the vaccine only works in June. That may be too short, as expected, but we certainly vaccinate every year for influenza and other diseases, perhaps to deal with variants. It is good to use one's own judgment. It might be hard to get into Japan.

• OCEAN
• 2021/04/16 (Fri) 15:47
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Dear #4Hawaii
Thank you for the details. I learned a lot.
What I see is that they advertise their handmade sweets on their Instagram and blogs, but
they say "Please DM me for more details", so I don't know anything after all.
Also, I sometimes see people selling homemade goods at garage sales, etc.
Strictly speaking, you can't sell these goods without the appropriate permission.

• パン大好き
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• 2021/04/16 (Fri) 18:16
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I had also seen it and wondered ？ what the heck was going on, so thanks to OCEAN for this question.

I had also seen it in private sales on this vivinavi.
In fact, it takes courage to buy and eat something you don't know what kind of kitchen made it.
But if it's against the law, then it's out of the question.

• OCEAN
• 2021/04/16 (Fri) 19:31
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Dear #6 Bread Lover
I only asked a question ・ ・ but I'm glad I could be of some help.
I've been seeing a lot of this, especially with the Corona disaster.
I just hope that everyone who is selling them has the proper permits to do so.

• LuckyLilac
• 2021/04/17 (Sat) 00:27
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It is legal to sell home made bread.
You do not need a permit from the Hawaii Department of Health.
Anyone can sell their products as long as they take a FOOD SAFETY course and obtain a Certificate.
Only in-person sales, wholesaling to restaurants and stores is not allowed. Online sales are also not allowed.
Farmers ・ You can also open a store at the market. （ Often requires an event permit ）

Hawaii Department of Health Resources (HAR) Chapter 11-50 Food Safety Code

• OCEAN
• 2021/04/17 (Sat) 02:49
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#8LuckyLilac
Thank you so much for your detailed information.
I'm ashamed to admit that I don't have that kind of skill, so it's unlikely I'll ever be on the selling side, but
I'm sure some of you reading this found it very helpful. Of course, it makes all the difference if the buyer knows about it or not. It also leads to peace of mind.

I always think of this exchange square when I read it, and I am impressed by the many knowledgeable people here.
At the same time I feel ashamed of my ignorance ・ ・.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2021/04/14 (Wed) 17:03
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38

The fake Showa Otto seems to have disappeared.

The real ones remain.

• ぷっ！
• 2021/04/14 (Wed) 17:34
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39
You bivinavi is all you have to live for.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2021/04/14 (Wed) 17:51
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39

Yes,
it's perfect for coffee time after a day of errands.
Relaxation is the best part of coffee time.

• mei
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 12:51
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I have been looking at vivinavi less and less because I don't like it
when people who have nothing to do with the topic are always cursing and trolling each other
with their own faces and using foul language without much popularity.

I'm sorry for the delay in replying, but
I had a recurrence after my first polyp removal, but
I found out
that I had polyps when the doctor told me
after the hysterectomy in a different case, so it was like an after the fact report. I found out about it after the hysterectomy.
I remember being told that I would not know whether the polyp was malignant cancer or benign and could be left alone
until it was removed, so
I did not want to live my life worrying about it, so I did not hesitate to have the first surgery.
I recommend the surgery because it is a simple procedure with no big deal, but
I also had to pay for the didactyl $ 2500 yen out of my own pocket, so
I didn't think I would have it the second time.

• MMYAL
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 19:24
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I had polyps removed three times. Each time the polyps were about 5 mm in diameter, but it took less than a minute to remove them. The doctor told me that I was prone to polyps. After removing the polyps, they check to see if they are benign or malignant just to be sure. I would recommend seeing an OB/GYN for peace of mind. I had it done for only $10.00 Co-pay.

• 倍金萬
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 10:34
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Electrical products designed, manufactured, and shipped in Japan are not imported at all by manufacturers and distributors because the end price is ridiculously high and the market is not competitive at all when brought to the United States.

I don't know how well these products perform, but for a while dead-copies of Korean-made or Chinese-made electrical products, even if only in shape, were sold in the Korean market. However, recently I have not seen them in the stores properly either. Anyway, the mechanical shape of the propeller of that fan is exactly the same, and even if it is copied, the performance will not be the same if the material is not the same, so it would be impossible to get the same one here. If you must, the only way is to have it sent from Japan.

• ぬりかべ
• 2020/11/28 (Sat) 22:02
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I'm sharing information ！ I went to open an account for my child last week, and it seems that until the child turns 24, you can keep the account free as long as you only put $1 of money in the account ！ It seems that you don't have to bring the child, you can create it if you know his SSN number.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2020/11/29 (Sun) 07:30
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#It seems that you don't have to bring your child to make it if you know the SSN number.

Do you not need a registration signature?

• Bank
• 2020/12/22 (Tue) 13:10
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Excuse me, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a branch of Bank of the West that has Japanese speaking staff?

• ぬりかべ
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• 2020/12/29 (Tue) 23:26
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# 44

If the child is a minor, it looks like I don't have to sign anything ！
In addition, I could create a 529 plan for a tax free education savings plan ！.

• 大呆
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• 2021/04/14 (Wed) 22:20
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#45
Bank of the West's Gardena branch was there two years ago, but I'm not sure if they are there now.

• hana
• 2021/04/11 (Sun) 08:53
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Hi
I can take care of your dog.
I can san Jose my home.
If you don't mind, please let me know more details.

• tick tak
• 2021/04/15 (Thu) 05:15
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