Joe Tomei here. I’ve just gotten some of the updates sent out to JET participants by the Prefectural Advisors. Rather than post them all here, I’ll just pick out some sections, but in the future, I’ll try to pass them on here. This first one is about being encouraged not to eat out and here are some options for take out and delivery.

●Take-out and delivery food options With the PM’s request to avoid eating out in mind, here are some websites where you can find take-out/delivery.

Takeout2020: Lists restaurants in Kumamoto which have begun providing take-out. You can place your order over the phone and pick-up at the restaurant. It includes a wide variety of options not only in Kumamoto City but also some in Tamana, Kikuchi, Yamaga, Yatsushiro, Kuma, Amakusa and Uto. http://kumamoto.takeout2020.net/

Demae Can (https://demae-can.com/) and Rakuten Delivery (https://delivery.rakuten.co.jp/): Input your area to find local pizza/bento delivery options. Demae Can delivery drivers are also taking some special coronavirus measures, including gargling, temperature checking, alcohol disinfecting, mask wearing etc (read more: https://corporate.demae-can.com/pr/news/demaekan/post_500.html)