A state of emergency is being coordinated by the government to curb the new coronavirus, which worsens the infection situation.

Although specific measures have not yet been decided, there are pessimistic voices such as "The impact on management will be fatal" when a leave request is made, as it is the third declaration.



What is the perception of each industry?

Application of the state of emergency requested by the four prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto.

The government has informed the ruling party that it will consult with the subcommittee on the 23rd to issue a declaration from the 25th of this month to the 11th of next month.

This is the third time that the declaration has been issued to the four prefectures, following April last year and January this year.

Restaurant "Business is not possible" (Tokyo)

Nemuro Shokudo, which serves seafood near JR Shimbashi Station, continues to operate in a short time until 8:00 pm, and sales from last year to this year have dropped to about 30% of the average year.



It is said that if the third state of emergency makes it impossible to serve alcohol, the number of customers will be far away and sales will decrease further.



The owner, Tokuharu Hirayama, said, "The past two emergency declarations and priority measures such as prevention of spread have not been effective, and the situation of short-time business continues. No, instead of doing half-hearted things, I would like you to request a full leave of absence and firmly suppress the infection. "

Yakitori shop "The only thing you can't drink is a fatal injury" (Tokyo)

Before the spread of the infection, the yakitori restaurant "Yamashina" was open only at night, but after the state of emergency was declared in April last year, we have been trying to secure sales by temporarily starting lunch business. It was.



However, if this declaration makes it impossible to serve sake, it is said that there is no way to do it anymore.



The owner, Masahiko Yamashina, said, "Since we are a yakitori restaurant, few customers eat only yakitori without drinking alcohol. Not being able to serve alcohol is the most fatal injury to the restaurant, so if that happens, we will be closed. I think there is no choice but to do it. "

Karaoke shop "If you think the customer is back ..." (Tokyo)

The Shibuya main store of "Karaoke Manekineko", which has about 80 stores in Tokyo, will be shortened to 8 pm according to the request of the city in response to the application of the state of emergency at the beginning of the year and this month's "priority measures such as prevention of spread" Continues.



Since October last year, the store has strengthened its infection control measures by installing three washrooms for hand washing near the entrance and installing ventilation fans in private rooms near the door as well as the ceiling.



In addition, we are taking various measures such as giving visitors a cover to attach to the microphone and a paper cup for the drink bar.



However, due to the shortened sales, the number of customers does not increase and the unit price per person is low, so monthly sales are only about 30% compared to normal business hours.



Regarding the fact that a third state of emergency is expected to be issued and it is being considered as a subject of a leave request, Mr. Hitomi Baba, a spokeswoman, said, "If you think that the customer has finally returned after the state of emergency from the beginning of the year, again It's very painful because we can't get the night profit, which accounts for the majority of sales, due to the request for shortening the time due to the priority measures. "



On top of that, he said, "I would like to cooperate in making this emergency declaration so that the spread of infection can be resolved as soon as possible and customers can enjoy karaoke as much as possible."

Amusement park "It's hard to prepare whether a request will be made or not" (Osaka)

At the amusement park "Hirakata Park" in Hirakata City, Osaka, after the priority measures such as prevention of spread were applied earlier this month, the number of visitors will be limited to 5,000 per day, and measures such as body temperature measurement, disinfection, and wearing masks will be taken. I have taken steps and have been in business.



If I take a leave of absence during the Golden Week holidays this time, it will have a big impact on management, and I am worried whether it will be included in the request.



Mr. Shuko Ueda, a spokeswoman for Hirakata Park, said, "Last year, we couldn't open a long holiday at all, so we were preparing to have as many customers as possible. I wonder if there is a part that is difficult to prepare because there is still a part that I can not read what kind of customer movement will be depending on whether it comes out or not. "

Bowling alley "I can't do it without support" (Osaka)

The bowling alley in Shijonawate City, Osaka, does not accept group reservations as an infection countermeasure.



This month's sales have fallen to 30% of what they were before the spread of the infection.



On the 22nd, a regular customer who came with my ball said, "It's stressful just to stay at home, and I'm grateful if it's open. I think the tournament will be a hindrance, but I'd like you to leave it for a small number of people. I was talking.



At this bowling alley, I will respond if I am subject to a leave request, but I am concerned that management will not be able to stand without sufficient support.



Yoshihito Yamaguchi, manager of the Nawate Bowl, said, "I want to know quickly whether the bowling alley is subject to a leave request. I can't guide customers. There are quite a few employees, and I need some financial resources. I think it will be, so there are some parts that cannot be done without support. "

Hanamachi "I have to endure now ..." (Kyoto)

At the Kagai restaurant in Miyagawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, which is one of the five flower districts in Kyoto, in order to prevent the risk of infection, it is open only for one group each day and night, but the infection spreads. All reservations made this week have been cancelled in response to a request to issue a declaration of emergency.



Most of the regular customers are from outside Kyoto prefecture, and there are no foreign customers who used to make up the majority, so now we are focusing on take-out lunch boxes and delicatessen items for department stores.



Hiroshi Takami, the owner of "Watagame", said, "I think the state of emergency is a reasonable decision, so it's time to endure it, but I hope the day will come soon when we can serve the best food using the best ingredients. That's it. "



In addition, it is expected that the event scheduled to be held with the participation of five Hanamachi Maiko from the 8th of next month will be postponed in response to a request for the issuance of a state of emergency. The union leader visited the rehearsal hall and told the three maiko who were scheduled to perform.



The maikos had been practicing the dance that they had been performing for a week, so they stiffened their facial expressions through the mask, but when the master said, "It's not a waste to practice." I was quietly nodding.



Maiko Toshi Nana said, "I'm really disappointed because I was looking forward to the performance every day after I got home."



In addition, Toshinami said, "I was hoping that the number of customers would increase from early spring and I would be able to perform, so I'm sad, but I'll do my best to believe that I can show it someday."



Yoshinobu Odashima, secretary general of the Miyagawa-cho teahouse association, said, "I'm worried about the motivation and life of the Gei Maiko because the number of events, performances, and tatami rooms has decreased over the past year, but now I have to endure it."