This is not to mention that Japan's going through some problems right now too in various ways. Not only did they experience a spike in COVID-19 cases early this

This is not to mention that Japan's going through some problems right now too in various ways. Not only did they experience a spike in COVID-19 cases early this month due to lax measures, Hokkaido actually had to go into lockdown again because they lifted the shelter in place order and it resulted in an even larger second wave of cases. The fact that we're delusional enough to think that we're somehow safe from the same thing occurring here is absurd. And this is in a country that's far better about following shelter orders and mask-wearing guidance!