This is a reaction from all over the country regarding the state of emergency for one metropolitan area and three prefectures.
Kyoto restaurant manager "It's going to be tough, but I want to be fun"
In Arashiyama, a tourist destination in Kyoto, there were voices concerned that tourists would be farther away.
According to Arashiyama Shopping Street, the number of customers in Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City has been recovering since autumn, but it has decreased again since the end of last month when GoTo Travel was suspended, and many stores have shortened their business hours. Or we are increasing the number of regular holidays.
Mr. Masahiro Hosokawa, Chairman of Arashiyama Shopping Street, said, "During the off-season from mid-January to the end of February, when there are few customers, the government wants to take limited and deep measures to reduce the number of infected people and enter the cherry blossom season. I was talking.
On top of that, he said about GoTo Travel, "I think there are good and bad things to think about from multiple angles, but I think it was a very good measure in terms of turning the economy. I want you to think step by step toward resumption."
In addition, the Yudofu restaurant, which is visited by many tourists, has reduced the number of employees to one-fourth of the usual seats and continues to operate.
Goro Moriji said, "Given that the number of infected people will continue to increase and the situation will continue to prolong, I think there is no way to declare an emergency, but I think it will be tougher. GoTo Travel has been suspended and the number of tourists has decreased considerably. I've been hit hard, but I want to get rid of it. "
For users of Hokkaido Airport
I heard about the state of emergency at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido.
A man in his 40s in Sapporo, who is heading to Kanagawa, said, "I had to go to my father's care and it was difficult to change. I think it would be nice if the declaration itself was issued at this time. I want to go home as soon as I finish my errands." I was talking.
A man in his 60s in Tobetsu, who is returning to Kobe, said, "I understand that the declaration will be made, but I think it's too late for people living in Tokyo. I like traveling and my relatives live in Kanto. However, it will be even more difficult to come and go from now on. "
In addition, Masahide Sato, the manager of "Senka New Chitose Airport Store", which operates a souvenir shop in the domestic terminal building, said, "It is difficult for the store to be declared, but I think it is unavoidable because the number of infected people is increasing. I'm afraid that the number of people will decrease, but I have no choice but to adjust the inventory. "
In response to the state of emergency, Hokkaido has a policy of requesting the residents to refrain from unnecessary and unurgent traffic to and from the target area based on the Special Measures Law.
Fukuoka Fresh Fish Store Concerned about the impact on shipments to the Tokyo metropolitan area
Fresh fish stores in Fukuoka City, which ship to the Tokyo metropolitan area, are worried about the future impact of the state of emergency.
The fresh fish store founded in 1890 in Fukuoka City ships high-quality fish caught in local Kyushu to the Tokyo metropolitan area.
At this time of year, seasonal yellowtail and mackerel reached the peak of shipment, and on the 7th, I was busy with the work of sorting and packing the fish procured from the morning.
Shipments to the Tokyo metropolitan area account for about 20% of total sales, and we are concerned that orders will drop if restaurants open for shorter hours due to a state of emergency.
Last year's state of emergency stated that shipments to the metropolitan area fell to less than half of the average year.
According to fishmongers, even if orders decrease, it is difficult to immediately secure other shipping destinations, and it is only possible to reduce fish purchases.
Takashi Ogiwara, who is in charge of purchasing at a fresh fish store, said, "Because business hours are too early until 8:00 pm, the number of customers who reserve restaurants will decrease, and the number of fish shipped will decrease. Shipments to the Tokyo metropolitan area Is expected to be about half, and I think it will be a difficult situation for the past month. "
Ehime Metropolitan Area Aspiring Candidates "Uncertain about the Examination"
Students in Ehime prefecture who aspire to be a university in the metropolitan area have expressed anxiety about whether they can take the exam as planned.
At Saibi High School in Matsuyama City, about 400 out of 700 third-year students are preparing to take university entrance exams, and on the 6th during the winter vacation, supplementary lessons will be held for next week's "university entrance exam". Was there.
This means that some students are planning to take an examination at a university in the metropolitan area where a state of emergency will be declared.
Among them, the girl student said, "Even if the common test is carried out as planned, I am worried about what will happen to the secondary test. Of course, I am worried that I will be infected, and if I bring back the virus and transfer it to the people around me, I will not bother you. I'm also worried about it. "
The boy also said, "I'm worried that the university may change the exam schedule due to the state of emergency. I'm honestly tough because I may study if there is a sudden change." I was talking.
Daiki Aono, chief of the Saibi High School, said, "I think the university will respond firmly, but both students and teachers are worried. The students have worked hard for three years, so we will be able to fully demonstrate the results. I want you to think about it. "