The New Year's annual big event was held at the Osaka Exchange, which trades various futures such as stocks and gold.
As the spread of the new corona infection did not subside, stock futures also had a tough start with a sharp drop in prices.
At the Osaka Exchange in Chuo-ku, Osaka, the first transaction began and a big event was held.
At the beginning, Mr. Hiromi Yamamichi, President of the Osaka Exchange, said, "This is a bull when translated into English, which means a rise in the market price. I hope it will be a good year."
More than 200 people, including women wearing furisode, participate every year, but as a countermeasure against the new corona, we narrowed down to 20 people, which is less than one-tenth, and performed the usual hand tightening while ringing the clapping tree, and it was active for the year I wished for a good deal.
In July last year, many futures such as gold and corn were transferred from the Tokyo Commodity Exchange, and the Osaka Exchange became a "general exchange" that handles various futures and celebrated its first New Year.
However, stock futures had a tough start in the morning, with prices dropping sharply in the morning due to the view that the government might declare a state of emergency.
In addition, gold futures, which are regarded as safe assets, are being bought to avoid risks from the spread of infection worldwide, and the price is rising.