Business confidence in three Hokuriku prefectures is negative for the first time in four quarters from January to March due to the impact of the earthquake. The index is calculated by subtracting the percentage of companies that answered "down" from the percentage who answered "increase" The Noto Peninsula Earthquake greatly affected the industry, with agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries experiencing a minus 100 points.
In addition, "Accommodation, food and beverage services" decreased by 42.9 points due to hotels and inns being unable to open.