Ivermectin has yet to be approved here. It is available mail order. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/21/national/ivermectin-japan-covid19-little-evidence/?utm_source=pianoDNU&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=72&pnespid=4LGdmdALvvXW4PS5pUaj5OpJ5AEToyJ6gh4xRRY1okaV9kqPGnLCBuhpfVr6g3Fjwod1Qw Today I saw my first vaccine protest. Two people. Both unmasked, with myself and one other, that makes 4 unmasked people out and about while I went shopping today. Last week I was a simulated patient for 55 medical students. All but 4 wore masks for the simulated medical interview over ZOOM. My child wears a mask 10 hours a day. I had to fight with one of my employers who demanded that I wear a mask for online lessons conducted from my home. All the other teachers do so. True, Japan has no mandates. However, Japan does not need mandates. The government only need to recommend what they wish to mandate and everyone falls into line. Last Sunday I was told to put on a mask in my local 100 Yen store. The Emergency Declaration was lifted Nov. 1st.