In March, rumor went all over Japan. With China closing its factories, we would run out of, not only masks, but also other paper products like toilet paper and tissue paper. People panicked. Here, even in a remote island called Yakushima, they were gone from all the stores. Actually, we make those paper products in Japan but it still took a few months to see them back in shelves as normal.

With the government discouraging people not to go out eating or drinking, many restaurants were having the hardest time. This restaurant, impossible to expect customers, is closing temporarily but denies its defeat on the shutter.

Historical statues on the street were also wearing mask in Kagoshima city.

Normally, the cashier is separated and protected by a transparent screen. When you queue for the cashier, exactly where you stand and wait is marked on the floor to keep distance.

Some facilities check your temperature before letting you go in. Disinfection of hands and fingers is required almost always before entering.

Even in open air situation in a national park in Okinawa, we are reminded to keep distance from others.

On the beach under the grilling sun, as long as there are other people, we should wear mask. Local officials are watching to make sure that it’s not too crowded.