Last month's sales at major restaurant chains across the country were up 8.9% from the same month the previous year, marking the 12th straight month of positive growth.
With no restrictions on movement, sales increased in all business categories due to increased demand for domestic travel and the increase in the number of foreign tourists accepted due to the drastic relaxation of measures at the border.
In addition, overall sales exceeded the same month in 2019 before the spread of the new corona infection for the second consecutive month.
However, pubs and izakayas are still down nearly 40% compared to pre-corona times, as nighttime customers have not returned, such as demand for banquets.
The Japan Food Service Association, which conducted the survey, said, ``The number of customers is not particularly good at night, and consumer sentiment is self-restrained, so it cannot be said to be a vigorous recovery. There is.