New/different COVID boarding requirements for boarding Explorer in Tokyo, March/April(?) 2023
We received today the COVID-related boarding requirements for our March 14th Tokyo to Tokyo cruise. I imagine that this will also apply to the other March and April Explorer cruises starting at Tokyo in April. The key points are:
1. Proof of vaccination, full series but not requiring boosters - this is actually less than entry into Japan requires which includes boosters, so no issue with this.
2. Pre-cruise testing. PCR or Antigen testing required within 72 hours of bo
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A tip for finding a place for dinner in Japan, where it can be tricky to identify a decent place easily: All department stores have a floor - sometimes two - at the top where there are likely to be a good range of mid-range places to eat. Proper restaurants, not food courts. Most will have plastic models of the dishes on show, so even if there is no English menu (and you don't have google translate on hand) you can make a good stab at finding something you like the look of. Prices in these p
