In the area subject to the state of emergency from the 25th, large commercial facilities such as department stores will be requested to close.



However, since sales of daily necessities are not subject to closure, department store companies are expected to decide on specific measures within the 24th, including continuing business at some sales floors.

The emergency declaration issued on the 25th in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo will request closure of large commercial facilities such as department stores and shopping centers with a floor area of ​​more than 1000 square meters. ..



In response to this, department stores with stores in Tokyo and Kansai and operating companies of commercial facilities such as shopping centers basically have a policy of responding to requests from local governments.



However, since sales of daily necessities are not subject to closure, department store companies are expected to decide on specific measures within the 24th, including continuing operations at some sales floors.



On the other hand, restaurants have been required to shorten their business hours, but with this state of emergency, stores offering alcohol and karaoke will be required to close.



Some major izakaya chains stop serving alcohol and continue to operate during the day, but many stores are expected to be closed, and for major chains that are seriously affected by the prolonged spread of infection. It is likely to hurt even more.