Internet cafe business self-restraint Voice for support for those who lose their place April 7th 15:02
Some people are calling for support, saying that some people may lose access to their Internet cafes due to the loss of business due to the voluntary restraint of sales following the spread of the new coronavirus.
When an emergency declaration is made based on the Special Measures Law for the spread of the new coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government requests businesses to restrict usage according to the type of facility. And the capital is making final adjustments.
Under such circumstances, there is a possibility that some people may lose their place because they can not use the Internet cafe. There is a voice asking for.
Maki Sato, a social worker who has been helping, has gathered more than 28,000 signatures on the Internet since late last month.
Mr. Sato asked Tokyo to provide assistance to those who are using the Internet cafe because they do not have a home, as well as those who are temporarily using evacuation sites due to violence and abuse. I will request it.
According to a survey conducted four years ago by Tokyo Metropolitan Government, it is estimated that about 4,000 people live and sleep at internet cafes and other places per day. The Metropolitan Government has added 1.2 billion yen to provide temporary housing in a supplementary budget that includes support for those who have lost their jobs, in addition to these people.
Mr. Sato said, "I want cities and countries to improve the safety net system."