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This week I could have a magic moment to talk with a long-time-no-see friend since the day 27 years ago. So I wanted to share the serendipity with you.
Washington Wizards GM said that Rui Hachimura went beyond his expectations in his first season with the NBA team. He overcame his injury break and demonstrated high performance again.
The biggest daily jump since star of pandemic recorded on Wednesday with the number of 503. The commuting trains are still running as normal but the shops and stores are closing now.
As many people in Tokyo, especially the young, still seem to lack a sense of emergency about stopping contagion, celebrities and social media influencers to use internet to convince followers and fans.
Far fewer people were on the streets in Tokyo and other cities in Japan after authorities issued stay-at-home requests in the wake of the rapid spread of the virus.
It was shocking that Japan Government discriminated sex workers in offering compensations for freelancers due to COVID-19. I have some say against this treatment.
On this Sunday on March 29th, we had snow in Tokyo, which is quite rare to see. Uncertainty is increasing around us and it tells we are to be acceptable and adjustable.
Large queues formed at supermarkets and stores in Tokyo on Friday. Parks are getting shut down and public facilities are closing. Department stores are also shuttering. It is good time to review and change ourselves.
As virus cases surge in this Hanami season, Tokyo Governor insisted the lockdown will be the only measure left to stop explosion. It is the time to stop our desire no matter how beautiful the cherry blossoms are.
Currently the Olympic Games is a controversial matter under this Coronavirus pandemic situation. An athlete tells us we should be positive no matter what happens.