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One Day in Hakone
ある日の箱根

Today, I wish to share about my day trip from Tokyo to Hakone. During a difficult period where cross-border movement is severely restricted, I hope that this article will transport you to a different destination with me and perhaps inspire your future travels!

今日は、東京から箱根への日帰り旅行についてシェアしたいと思います。
国境を越えての移動が厳しく制限されている困難な時期に、
この記事が私と一緒にあなたを別の目的地に連れて行き、
おそらくあなたの将来の旅行を刺激してくれることを願っています!

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Jim Rogers’ Investment Advice
ジム・ロジャーズの投資アドバイス

I first met Jim Rogers during one of his trips to Tokyo where he shared his future economic forecast and gave me career advice as a young professional. Curious about his outlook on the impact of the coronavirus and how to be a successful investor in such an unpredictable environment, I recently caught up with him again over Skype! Read on to understand why he warns against investing in Japan for the long term, his outlook on the coronavirus, as well as advice to the next generation for success despite a grim future forecast for the world economy! 

私はジム・ロジャーズが東京に旅行中に、初めて会い、その折に将来の経済予測を教えてくださり、そしてまた私は彼にキャリアのアドバイスを伺いました。コロナウイルスの影響についての彼の見通しと、そのような予測不可能な環境で成功する投資家になる方法に興味があるので、私は最近、スカイプで再びジムと話しました!彼が日本への長期投資に警告する理由と、コロナウイルスに関する彼の見解や世界経済の厳しい将来予測にもかかわらず、成功のために次世代への彼のアドバイスを理解するため、更新したブログ記事をご覧ください!

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“Love in the Time of COVID”: A Letter to My Mother
「コロナの時代の愛」:母への手紙

Today (May 5th) is my mother’s birthday. I had wanted to travel to celebrate with her in person, but unfortunately, the coronavirus outbreak thwarted all of those plans. Instead, I am celebrating with her virtually, beginning with a birthday letter that I wrote.

Read my letter published on SGN’s website as part of their “Love in the time of Covid” series!

今日(5月5日)は母の誕生日です。 私は母と直接会って祝うために旅行したかったのですが、残念ながらコロナウイルスにより私の計画のすべてを妨害しました。代わりに、私はバーチャルで母と一緒に祝っています。母への手紙から始まります。

SGNに公開された「Love in the time of Covid (コロナの時代の愛)」シリーズの一環として私の手紙をぜひご覧ください。

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6 BEST FREE ONLINE COURSES ON COVID-19

I have personally gone through countless websites and webinars to select my recommended list of SIX BEST FREE ONLINE COURSES ON COVID-19 that I feel provides the most time-efficient & effective education on this important topic affecting all of our lives.

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Interview with The Japan Times
ジャパン・タイムズの記事[和訳]

Thanks to The Japan Times for the feature on their Japan Network Updates!

「The Japan Times」(ジャパン・タイムズ)という新聞の記事に掲載されました!英語で書きましたので、一応日本語版も和訳しました。

Japan Times Article Link:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/jnu/2020/04/20/jnu-company/others/seirogai/rachel-leng/#.Xp5SH25uK3A

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How to Get Tested for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tokyo

Amid all the confusion in Japan (and globally) with regulatory changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak as infections increase, there is limited updated information in English on how foreign residents and tourists in Tokyo can get tested and treated for the COVID-19 virus. Moreover, much of the information is conflicting or ambiguous.

To clarify important details, I called my Local Ward Health Center (保健所), the Tokyo Covid-19 Call Center (新型コロナ受診相談窓口), and “Himawari,” (ひまわり) the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Medical Advisory Service (東京都 医療機関 薬局案内サービス) providing a help desk for foreigners and non-Japanese speakers numerous times for more information.

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