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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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Tips for Working with Foreigners in Japan
外国人と上手く一緒に働くためのヒント!

Recently, I participated in WooGWay Inc.’s seminar as speaker and panelist sharing my perspective on working in Japan as a foreigner. My presentation was on the topic of how Japanese companies can better appeal to foreign talent and shared some tips on effective cross-cultural communication.

最近、日本企業がどのように優能な外国人にアピールすることができるかについての私の見解と効果的な異文化間コミュニケーションについてのいくつかのアドバイスをシェアする講演を行いました。このセミナーは(株)WooGWay主催で開催されます。そして、私はKeynoteプレゼンター及び専門パネリストとして参加しました~!

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