Have you changed your summer holiday plans because of the surge in coronavirus cases in Japan this month?

I am certain waiting on borders opening. I book to return in February and cancel. I have rebooked for February 23 but it looks like another cancellation.

NO! Why? Will it change the manipulated number of infections? Will it change the fate of people who chose to live their lives, with or without corona?

No plans involving public transportation.

I think its time to accept what I have known since 2021, Shin Gata corona Virus is here to stay, its time to adapt and move on.

I planned to do a lot of sweating.

No my plan has not changed.

“ Summer holidays “ ? I don’t know what you’re talking about. In Japan, there’s a “ long weekend “ aka obon. If you want real holidays you’ll have to take some days off ( coming out of your pocket ), this of course if you’re lucky and your colleagues don’t start looking down on you because of this sin called “enjoying life”. But no, we didn’t change anything. I agree with the previous poster; it’s time to adapt and move on. Three years is a long time.

It hasn't changed them in 3 years, why would I change them now? I literally couldn't care less about the so called pandemic.

Everything is uncertain so how can you make a plan? Even if you make a plan at anytime something like Covid as it stands today could ruin everything!

Not at all. Wife and kids are going to Miyazaki Shi to visit her sister. I am still going to sit here at home from Aug 12 to 16 blasting the A/C, drinking beer, and eating steaks with my dogs. Then wake up and start it all over.

It’s been 4 or 5 years since my family and I have been back to the States. Normally, we would go every year or every 2 years. Because of Covid, we have to get PCR tests back and forth, wear masks on planes and other things that are bothersome to my family of 5. Not to mention, it drives more cost to our vacation. It’s sad, but vacations should be enjoyed hassle free.

I literally couldn't care less about the so called pandemic.

As you keep saying, in every article even closely related to the virus, daily.

I'll stay in my own country. Japan has never been likely.

Yes, I'm going to cancel my flights to Japan in October - no way are they going to allow unrestricted tourism for solo travellers by then.

No. I never travel during summer, especially August. Too expensive and I want no part in the rush there and back which people here love to participate in.

The virus is like a lie, people don't have to be afraid, I have been infected, but I have healed. Viruses will only cause harm to people in good health

My plan has always been same, stay home and relax!!! :-)

I’m double boosted and careful so no

japan is not open for all tourists yet, wouldn't cancel my plan if i am allowed in.

yes. We are not going anywhere anymore except to a remote ninja village in Nagano, and we are going there in the middle of the week when there are virtually no visitors whatsoever.

Plans? What plans?

What's a summer holiday?

I had planned on going for "Obon" with my wife, and hang around till the September Sumo tournament or 秋場所。

But is seems like too much trouble to deal with so I am not going.

Wife, who is still going for Obon is relieved that I won't be "following" her to her "Inaka" for Obon. She says going home for Obon is a Mother-daughter" thing, and guys usually don't follow their wives.

So, yes I will be watching the Annual Koshien High School Baseball Tournament and the Sumo tournament from home here in Chicago.

Not really, but sort of: My family has a trip to Japan booked for the end of the summer. My wife and kid have Japanese passports, but I need a visa. I am now scrambling to apply for my visa just in case Japan puts a halt on them due to the Covid surge.

Capt...etc. You are eligible for a Spouse of Citizen visa. (Not affected by covid regs.)

Nah. It’s been years and I’m over the back and forth half done measures. At this stage it’s too late to manage it smoothly. Triple vaccinated and have my own transport, so no need to cancel.

No,flew to Hokkaido..rented a mini van ..drove around ..stayed in a few nice hotels!

Had a blast !

Great time was had !

Why asking those posting all day long , everyday？ Everyday is holidays for them

No. Shochu, yakiniku, and more shochu.

No. Coz am in no rush to join the crowd. I’ll go when many are back to work from holidays. I’ll go when there is lower risk of delays and baggage mishandling.