First Saturday after extension of declaration Declining crowds in downtown areas and parks Osaka May 9 17:51
On Saturday, the first Saturday after the "Emergency Declaration" was extended, people in the busy downtown areas and parks of Osaka were able to change their mood although there were requests to refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently. Was seen.
Of these, in Dotonbori, a downtown area in Osaka, which is past noon, many shops closed the shutters on 9th, and the pedestrian street was sparse, but people wearing masks, going for a walk or shopping for lunch were seen. I was seen.
A couple living nearby said, "I'm so stressed that I can't eat what I want to eat, I can't do anything I'm bored with. I can't go out too much, and I have more alcohol to drink at home." ..
In addition, a woman in her 70s said, "My grandson, who is a high school student who is closed, has been at home all the time, and my life rhythm is disturbed. I want you to end early and return to your original school life."
On the other hand, in Hanazono Central Park in Higashi-Osaka City, families and a group of young people were moving while keeping distance from each other in order to change their mood.
A woman in her fifties who came with her daughter and grandson said, "I'm having a hard time at home, so I took her out for a change. I'm worried because I can't go to work in Corona and I don't receive income." It was
In addition, the father in his 30s with his daughter said, “I bought play equipment that I can spend at home because I have a resistance to take it outside, but today I brought it because I thought the large holidays will be over and there are few people.” It was