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Quick, Cheap & Convenient PCR Test (for COVID-19)

Chris Zarodkiewicz • February 9, 2021

As we continue to move forward in a world still under the grip of a world pandemic it is exciting to hear of developments that will help us eventually break free and venture back to a normalcy we had once taken for granted.

As multiple vaccines get distributed around the globe, there is now hope that an end is in sight in Japan with talk that the vaccine will make it here for distribution sometime at the end of February 2021. Japan is cautiously planning for distribution holding trial vaccinations around the country in city gymnasiums and other government facilities to ensure the smooth access and facilitation of the vaccine to its people.

Get Your PCR Test

In addition to the vaccine, people around Japan can now take a PCR test quickly and affordably by acquiring a testing kit at various locations. One of the most convenient for foreigners is Costco. Costco is now selling PCR tests that can be purchased in their pharmacy section for around ￥7,000.

The kit needs to be purchased at the Pharmacy and then taken outside to complete the process. It is a saliva-based test that can be completed in about 10-15 minutes and then needs to be mailed in for analysis. It usually takes about 4 days to get the results which can be found on a website that you are given access to.

Please be aware that these tests are not 100% accurate and may yield false results, so be sure to confirm any results with your local clinic and doctor.

Additional locations to acquire testing kits can be found by viewing the following articles:

Low Cost PCR Test (Japan Times)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) advisory information (Japan National Tourism Organization)

Stay safe, everyone!

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