What are going on with events? Are COVID guidelines followed properly?

This morning I was disappointed, because not only I was unable to find space to run and kick footy (Aussie Rules), but also the anime event had a queue for door sales tickets.

My thoughts came up straight - where were COVID guidelines and protocols? Why was there no social ‘physical’ distance in the queue? Was the event essential? Why were door sales tickets allowed to sell?

Cafe informing customers following COVID guidelines but could be only said not acted? (Photo: Sainter Yoshi)

I went cycling to get better immune systems as always, and was curious, so I researched the event. It had been planned before the current state of emergency was declared last month. As long as the event was not essential, it should have been cancelled.

However, holding the Tokyo Olympics under the state of emergency with enforcement jeopardises the circumstances in events nationwide. The international physical competition went ahead being opposed by many Japanese citizens. Then authorities cannot stop holding non essential events, like this weekend’s anime exhibition in Kyoto.

Unfortunately I have to accept that events are going ahead, but strongly argue that COVID guidelines and protocols should be followed. If social distances cannot be made, then events should be cancelled. To maintain the safety, door sales ticketing must not be allowed. All tickets should be purchased online or at ticket agencies in advance.

In the previous blog, I  stress out that exercise should be promoted and encouraged to improve our immune systems to combat the coronavirus. I also present my opinion that we should not rely on vaccines as the only way to beat the virus.

Kyoto City Council encouraging citizens to get vaccinated by advertising on the bus, but there are other things they need to promote (Photo: Sainter Yoshi)

Here, I suggest that events promoting exercises and providing tips on nutritions should be held. Using big parks and separating zones to feature exercise programmes, the events give participants opportunities to do exercises and to be aware of the importance of doing physical activities. Nutritionists will advise participants to create a diet to improve immune systems. I strongly believe exercising and eating healthy foods are key and important activities to combat the pandemic.

Let’s live your life with a balance and hold physical activity events!! But don’t forget to follow the COVID guidelines and protocols.

Irish pub in Kyoto asking customers to follow COVID guidelines. It’s customers’ responsibility (Photo: Sainter Yoshi)

Encourage people to do exercise right now! / 今すぐ人々にエクササイズを推奨します！

*This blog is also to promote the importance of exercise in Japan, therefore I translate the blog into Japanese under the neath of the original English blog.

*このブログは、日本にてエクササイズの重要性を皆様に普及したく思い、英語の原文の下部に、私が日本語に翻訳致します。

Since the COVID pandemic has hit globally, I always think doing exercises is important to keep and maintain physical health and mental health. Creating a better immune system is important to combat the virus. Also doing exercise is to clear minds and get fresh mentally.

My physical conditions have been good apart from some minor injuries since the pandemic, thanks to kicking footy (Australian Rules), running while doing footy drills, and cycling regularly.

Many people have been fed up with many limits in their life. Too many don'ts are harsh for us and affect our mental health. I admit that I am on that boat.

Sadly the Governments focus too much on restrictions and don’ts. Media are too good at getting attention by creating unreasonable headlines and contents. In my perception, they are too defensive.

Don’t go out.

Don’t dine at a restaurant.

Don’t play a team sport.

These are just icebergs. There are so many don’ts. They are so negative, aren’t they?

Why don’t Governments conduct scientific analysis? Limiting activities is easy and cheap? Do they just want to control their citizens? Do they just want to be superior?

What are proofs that involving in sports spreads coronavirus? How is the virus spread while people are doing exercise in a gym?

I have not seen any scientific analysis on doing exercise. Deeper breathing spreads the virus to others? Where is the positive outcome of doing exercise? Why does no one talk about it?

Then, if we just stay home and do nothing, what happens? Only our bodies are weakened and immune systems are not working, right? Why is vaccination only encouraged? I think exercises improving our immune systems are as important as vaccinations (or even more important than man made medicines).

Recent The You Project episode 563 points out it. The guest Tony Doherty says about authority not encouraging people to do exercise. He also mentions the audience about unfair gym closure. I totally agree with Tony,

His media appearances to promote exercising are great and I want to influence many Japanese people positively to protect themselves from the virus.

Keep active and combat the coronavirus! Don’t sit down. Keep the heads up and do exercise!!

【日本語訳】

コロナウイルスが世界中でパンデミックを引き起こして以来、私は常に体を動かすことは、心身の健康維持に必要だと考えております。体内で免疫系の強化は、コロナウイルスに打ち勝つには重要です。また、体を動かすことは、嫌な気持ちを忘れ、心をリフレッシュするためでもあります。

パンデミックが襲って以来、私の身体健康状態は、定期的にオーストラリアンフットボールを蹴ったり、フッティの練習時に走ったり、サイクリングを行っているお陰で、多少小さい怪我をした以外は良好です。

多くの人たちが、日常生活の中で制約を受け、しんどい思いをされております。多くの「してはいけない」が私たちにとって過酷であり、我々のメンタル面に影響を与えております。私もそのうちの一人であることを認めます。

悲しいことに、多くの国の政府が行動制限や「してはいけない」ことに目を向け過ぎです。メディアも偏ったヘッドラインや記事を掲載することで、注目を集めるのがお得意です。私からしたら、彼らは防衛的です。

どこにも行くな。

飲食店で食事をするな。

チームスポーツをするな。

これらは氷山の一角ですね。他にも多くの「してはならない」があります。これらはネガティヴですよね？

なぜ政府は科学的分析や検証を行わないのでしょうか？行動の制限の要請がお金がかからなくて、容易だからですか？彼らは単に人民をコントロールしたいからですか？彼らが上に立ちたいから？

スポーツをすることがコロナウイルス感染の原因となる証拠は、なにですか？ジムで体を動かしている間に感染がどのように起きますか？

私は体を動かすことと感染することの科学的検証を拝見しておりません。呼吸が深くなることでウイルスを他人に拡散するのでしょうか？体を動かすことの長所は？なぜ誰も提言しないのでしょうか？

そして、もし私たちが家にずっと居て何もしなかったら、どうなりますか？もう我々の体が弱って免疫力が低下するだけでしょ？なぜワクチン接種だけが推奨されるのでしょうか？私は、エクササイズが免疫力を向上させるのは、ワクワク接種と同じくらい重要だと思います（または、運動が人工の薬*より重要だとさえ考えられます）。

*人工の薬はワクチンのことです。

最近聞いた、オーストラリアのポッドキャスト”The You Project”の第563話は、このことで提言をしております。このエピソードのゲストである、トニー・ドヘティーさんは、政府が人民に体を動かすことを奨励しないことについて述べられております。彼はまた、ジムを閉鎖することの不公平さを視聴者に語っております。私はトニーさんに賛成します。

トニーさんが体を動かすことの普及をするためのメディアへの出演は、素晴らしいですし、私もウイルスから守るために、体を動かすことを推奨すべく、日本の皆様によい影響を与えたいです。

皆様アクティブになり、コロナウイルスを打ち負かしましょう！じっとしてはいけません。頭を上げて体を動かしましょう！