Very unfortunate to see the situation in countries like Italy but my experience when I went there was of poor hygiene facilities in public and private places.. Toilets with no seats, looking like they were rarely cleaned.
After COVID, I really hope the world wakes up to the need to invest money in good public and private toilet facilities .........and people to clean them, as well as education that the basic things in life ARE important!
Modern culture almost seems to be in denial that people need to pee and poo! Such toilet facilities are surely a reflection of that.
Airport standard might be a bit much to ask everywhere you go, but the technology DOES exist. In 2020, you don't need to turn a tap potentially contaminating your fingers again after just washing them....
Two years I was in Cambridge, a city with more tourists and money than many places. They've spent huge amounts on cycle ways and other infrastructure projects to try and support expansion that is beyond the financial means of many. You can go to one of the popular parks to enjoy sitting on the grass listening to a jazz band while having a picnic or enjoying an ice cream but frankly the public toilet facilities are a disgrace! They should be state of the art not as old as the buildings people come to see from around the world!
Even in the shopping centre that was built newly a few years ago, I only recall there being one toilet on the top floor! What does that say about priorities? How is that helping people?
If you want visitors to feel relaxed and have an all-round memorable experience, NOT pass on viruses BUT tell others about their positive experience, invest in modern, efficient toilet facilities.

Fukuoka Dome has recently re-opened following....... following......
The Fukuoka Art Museum has also undergone....... undergone......
Which verb or verbs are most appropriate for buildings that now include new features and decoration and improved access and safety standards; renovate, refurbish, modernize, restore, renew,  reform, refine, repair or maintain?
...And, do you know the noun form?

To help you along, here are brief definitions.
Restore means to bring something old, or ancient even, back to (near) original appearance or function.
Renew refers to a licence to do something, such as a passport or driving licence.
Reform is reserved for offenders who become law abiding people.
Refine talks about making improvements to an existing process.
Repair is best used for items which have broken or electrical items which have stopped working.
Renovate or refurbish mean to make improvements to a building or vehicle which became out-dated, worn or below standard.
Maintain is to check and keep something in good working order.

Which do you think is appropriate in these cases?

The smallest baby in the world was born at Keio Hospital in the summer of last year (2018) weighing only 268 gram!
If the mother had waited until the full term, the baby would have died in the womb because the baby wouldn't have received enough nourishment.
He was delivered by caesarian (section) at 24 weeks. He grew up little-by-little and has recently left hospital as a healthy baby able to feed normally.
Congratulations!
Do you know your birth weight and date and time of birth?

There are two types of Haniwa, which are traditional Japanese ornaments placed around a tomb; quite simple cylindrical models and those depicting animals, people and houses. They mark and decorate the boundary of a tomb.

What is their significance? Well, they were made to accompany the dead (deceased) person on their journey to the afterlife.

What do they symbolize?  Basically, wealth and possessions, experiences or achievements.

If you could have a more sophisticated design, what sort of haniwa would you like to have surrounding your grave?

One student wanted to kindly knit a scarf for a friend's little dog to keep him warm when out on winter walks.
She bought 2 balls of yarn, but soon realized it would be more difficult than she had expected....
What was the last handicraft you did?
Have you ever taken on a small project which you couldn't finish?

Price rises have been announced for salt and flour in Japan for the first time in about 30 years.
The main reason is that production costs have been increasing of late.
In January, the price of 300 grams of salt will rise to 153 yen from 144 yen and flour will rise by 1-3%.
What products do you think are expensive and would like to see become cheaper?

Yuko's nephew asked her to take him to Forest Adventure in Itoshima, which is an outdoor activity centre where you move through the forest canopy by tight rope walking and zip wire riding..
Activities are held at heights in excess of 10 metres so safety harnesses are always used.

New adventurers start at 30-minute intervals.

How would you feel doing this?

A quick poll of students present in one class showed that given the choice of an activity above ground or underwater; 'above ground' would be the overwhelming preference.

Would you feel acrophobic or claustrophobic?