As hearing the National Emergency to combat the virus from the US government, I

As hearing the National Emergency to combat the virus from the US government, I feel a bit easy to share this information below. I was planning to share this a month ago, but I was hesitant. Now, with all of the effort in everywhere in the world, I believe the situation will get resolved sooner.
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The year 2020 is the year for me (Atsushi) going back to Japan for the 1st time in 7 years. I made a plan to bring Sashiko friends to Japan, to many places where I can share the authenticity of Japan. This 1st (unofficial) tour will be the foundation of the following (official) tours in 2021 and later on. In 2020, it starts on Oct.2nd, then ends Oct.12th in Japan. There is, of course, a chance of canceling the plan if the pandemic doesn’t end. However, I would like to do all preparation to have hope – instead of disappointment. ☆
If you are interested in a Sashiko/Boro/Textile/NaturalDye time with us in Japan, in October with a small group of people, please open your schedule from 10/2 to 10/12. We focus on “experience” rather than “sightseeing”, and I am proud that I have arranged so many authentic activities to experience the Japan I am in love with (many shopping opportunities as well). I will share more information on a newsletter from Atsushi’s Website (upcyclestitches.com). I just wanted to share my hope toward the future. ☆
Date is 10/2 to 10/12, starts in Tokyo (HND/NRT) and ends in Osaka (KIX). The cost estimate is about $5K to 5.5K USD (including travel, stay & experience. Airfare to/from your country is not included) for now. You may DM me if you are interested (please send the email address so I can follow-up with the detail). Again, safety & health is the priority. There is a possibility of cancellation. However, I wanted to share the possibility of hope and my long-wishing dream!
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様々な見解があるとは思いますが、10月の日本帰国はまだ諦めてません。つい先日まではアジア圏への旅行についてはタブーみたいな空気がありましたが、WHOのパンデミック宣言を受けて、逆に早期終息の可能性が上がったなと思っています。楽しみにしてたのよー！楽しみなのよー！10月の日本一時帰国を夢見ながら、中止の可能性も頭に置きながら、しっかりと準備だけは続けます！
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2020-03-14 16:34:41

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