Even up to a month ago my friends in Japan were egging me on to get back to Japan. I sold my condo in Chiba, outside Tokyo, but have some things left to do before I can officially “detach”. My best drinking buddy passed away last month so there was no hurry to get back to see him.
As you know Covid forced (as they put it) the Japanese government to close entry for anyone below Long Term Residents, those with a critical reason to be in Japan such as family. My long term business visa status was not sufficient so I stayed in Thailand, unable anyway to move on.
Just a few days ago the numbers of confirmed Covid cases increased “dramatically”. So now my friends, looking after my good health, are encouraging me not to return to Japan.
In this world of uncertainty one thing is certain……UNCERTAINTY!