@200divesL8r@hita08043750 It’s not about Truvada being old.
PrEP has existed in Japan for years—mostly via private import.
Now approved, cheap generics were restricted, making access worse.
Despite its prevention focus, PrEP isn’t mainstream, and many Japanese have strong skepticism toward new meds.
@200divesL8r@hita08043750 You’re right.
Japan perfects what works and hates change.
They optimize existing systems but are slower (or never) to replace them.
Japan has the best condoms but no PrEP in 2026.
It’s also why so many 300+ year-old companies are Japanese—the same unique cultural mindset.