Tochigi announces 6 pachinko parlors to continue business New Corona April 29, 20:09
On the 29th, Tochigi Prefecture announced the names of the six pachinko parlors in the prefecture that are still operating without requesting a leave, based on the Act on Special Measures against New Coronavirus. Of these, 2 stores are telling the prefecture that they will be closed after 30 days.
Governor Fukuda of Tochigi Prefecture held a press conference on the afternoon of the 29th and announced the name of the pachinko parlor that continues to operate, even if the prefecture's request for leave was not accepted.
A total of 6 stores have been announced, including 3 stores in Nikko City, 1 store in Utsunomiya City, Shimotsuke City, and Kami-Mikawa Town.
Tochigi Prefecture began requesting pachinko parlors to close due to the spread of the emergency declaration nationwide from the 18th of this month, and has solicited cooperation through documents and telephone, but as of the 27th, 9 The store was still open.
When we could not confirm the closure, we notified the policy to announce the store name, but as it was confirmed that 6 stores were open as of noon on the 29th, based on Article 45 of the Act on Special Measures against New Coronavirus The name of the store was announced and posted on the prefecture's website.
Of these, two stores, Utsunomiya City and Shimotsuke City, have told the prefecture that they will be closed after 30 days, and as soon as it is confirmed that they will be closed, we will delete them from our website.
Governor Fukuda said, “Pachinko parlors are highly likely to lead to the spread of infections, and many citizens of the prefecture are worried about them. I would like you to make an effort to refrain from sales as soon as possible.” Said.