Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research 14 第14回国際手話言語学会

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National Museum of Ethnology

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From September 7th, Japan's border measures have been relaxed.
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Depending on the color category of the country your traveling from , if you have been vaccinated for 3 doses, you do not need to obtain a PCR test and negative certificate within 72 hours before departure.
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