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CANADA

Aug. 29, 2020

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The Canadian government has extended the compulsory quarantine order for foreign arrivals by one month until September 30th.
Entry for tourism purposes is not possible. Canadian nationals and permanent residents, their spouses, parents, children, and international students can enter the country, but 14 days of self-isolation is required regardless of the presence of corona symptoms.
I would like all Japanese people to come to Canada by the time of autumn leaves. ..

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CANADA

Aug. 28, 2020

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Whistler Blackcomb, a mountain resort in British Columbia, has announced that it will open the ski season on Thursday, November 26. Reservations are required to use the gondola and lifts, and a mask must be worn while skiing.

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CANADA

Aug. 27, 2020

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Skywalk on the Columbia Icefield, a popular attraction in the Canadian Rockies. The latest information on business hours has arrived. The last day of this season is October 11th (Sun).
<Skywalk business hours>
Present-September 27th 10:30 – 17:30
September 28th to October 11th 11:00-16:00
Business hours and the final day may change without notice depending on the weather, so please double check before visiting.
Snowmobiles have been suspended since July 18th, and there are no reservations for this season.

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CANADA

Aug. 25, 2020

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From Monday, August 24th, all public transport Translink lines around Vancouver and BC ferries connecting the British Columbia coast with the islands will be required to wear masks. If you do not wear it, you may be denied use.
While it has become mandatory to wear masks in various places and places, vending machines for masks will be sequentially installed at shopping malls and subway stations in Canada. Clear Bending, a vending machine company in Toronto, plans to sell large and small masks, mini bottles of hand sanitizer, and wet wipes for disinfection. The only payment method is contactless payment by credit card and mobile app.

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CANADA

Aug. 22, 2020

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Even if restaurants are closed due to the new coronavirus or consumers eat less often, livestock growth cannot be stopped. As demand has fallen, perishables such as meat, raw eggs and milk are over-produced. Nowadays, duck, which is an ingredient of high-class restaurants, is sold at supermarkets at a lower price than chicken.
The Canadian Department of Agriculture will fund approximately 50 million Canadian dollars (about 4 billion yen) to fund social welfare organizations that provide food to people in need, such as food banks, and promote the purchase of surplus crops. This prevents dairymen from dumping milk into drains and farmers from discarding unsold vegetables.

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CANADA

Aug. 20, 2020

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A unique summer experience tour in Whitehorse, Yukon.
White horse known for its aurora viewing. Dog sledding tours run over frozen lakes and snow in winter, but dogs are not always resting in the summer.

Dog sledding cannot be used from summer to autumn due to the absence of snow, but we are conducting dog sledding training using ATV (all-terrain vehicle, four-wheel buggy) used as a small transport vehicle in the far north of Canada. In the "Summer Dog Sledding Training Experience Tour", you will actually participate in daily training. Let's ride a training car and run with dogs ♪

Due to the coronavirus this year, the number of participants is limited than usual, so early reservations are required.

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CANADA

Aug. 19, 2020

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Starting today, White Horse's summer aurora viewing tour begins.
White Horse is a popular Aurora viewing destination in the Yukon Territory, northern Canada. Summer viewing is not too severe, so it is recommended for people who are not good at cold weather.

At the moment, due to immigration restrictions, customers from Japan are not yet able to come, so it is limited to participation by residents in Canada, but since the season of Aurora continues until April, customers from Japan also come as soon as possible. I would like you to see the wonderful aurora.

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CANADA

Aug. 18, 2020

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The flower of summer is a large sunflower. The Sunflower Festival is held in Chilliwack and Langley outside Vancouver. The period is until the beginning of September. You can enjoy sunflowers in full bloom on the vast site. In addition to sunflowers, there are venues where you can see the flower fields of Dariya, where the large flowers are gorgeous, and the hop flowers that are indispensable to the bitterness of beer. The sunflowers that grow straight will give you a boost as your mood drops in the corona.

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UNITED STATES
New York

Aug. 16, 2020

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A number of view spots in New York City.
This time, we will introduce Long Island City (Queens Ward), which can be accessed by subway and is easily accessible from the station!
Although it is not so popular as a tourist spot, this area has been rapidly gaining popularity as a residential area that has undergone redevelopment in recent years. Known as LIC (Long Island City), the boardwalk, which offers a superb view of the buildings of Manhattan and Midtown on the opposite bank, is a recommended view spot.
The boardwalk along the river is connected to a city park called Hunters Point South Park, and you can enjoy various things such as benches, playground equipment and a small beach (populated sandy beach).

At present, outdoor leisure is a must, and many people enjoy their own way even in hot weather. People who lie on the bench and rest, people who jog, people who play beach volleyball, etc.
Meanwhile, the blue sky gym in the field? Discover what is!
It seems that the people who have been training in the gym are gathering because the indoor gym is closed. Dumbbells, squats, kickboxing, push-ups... I found a New Yorker who was able to move physically according to the instructor's instructions. The sunlight is strong and the weather is hot on a midsummer day... It was hot, but it may be a luxury in a sense, outdoor training with a view of Manhattan! ?

Why not visit as a leisure spot during the day as well as a view spot after morning and evening.

The nearest station is "Vernon Boulevard-Jackson Avenue Station" on Subway Line 7. About 6-7 minutes walk from the station to Hunters Point South Park.
There is also a NYC ferry ($2,75-) stop along the boardwalk. It takes time to travel between Queens and Brooklyn if you use the subway, but if you use a ferry, you can enjoy time and effort, as well as the feeling of sightseeing. You can enjoy the movement of the East River while cutting the wind on board.

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CANADA

Aug. 14, 2020

Latest COVID-19 conditions

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To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, non-medical masks are required for aircraft departing and arriving in Canada from mid-April. Passengers who cannot wear a mask due to an underlying illness have only been able to board by oral declaration until now, but in the future, it will be mandatory to present an official medical certificate from a doctor.

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UNITED STATES
Las Vegas

Aug. 13, 2020

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Last month, I went to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.
There are several routes from Las Vegas, but it is approximately one and a half hours by car.

Due to the influence of corona, the park is vacant compared to the usual summer vacation, and although it is a sightseeing outside, many people wear masks.
Most of the cars we visit for sightseeing are in Utah, and the neighboring state of Nevada in Las Vegas.
It was a license plate in the southwest, such as Arizona and California, which are relatively close.

Various measures were taken everywhere in the park, such as signboards to prevent the spread of corona infection, closing of toilets and facilities.

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CANADA

Aug. 12, 2020

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Vancouver's Farmers Market celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. In the summer of 1995, a small blue-sky market opened in the parking lot of the Croatian Cultural Center. Today, more than 270 shopkeepers sell fresh vegetables and fruits at six locations in the city.
I was worried about the event due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but it is being held this year as well, limiting the number of people who can enter once. In addition, we have started new online sales, and it is now possible to deliver products purchased online in advance and receive them collectively in each market. This is helpful because you can definitely get items that are sold out if you don't go first in the morning.
It's a pity that we don't sell goods such as crafts because of the measures against corona, but it's still fun to buy farmers' markets directly from the producers.

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