While the state of emergency was declared in Hyogo Prefecture, the Golden Week holidays began, but many shops were closed in the popular tourist destinations of Kobe City, Chinatown and Nankinmachi, and the traffic was sparse.
On the 29th, the first day of the Golden Week holidays, it was raining in Kobe's Chinatown and Nankinmachi, which are usually crowded with tourists. The appearance of us was conspicuous.
According to the Nankinmachi Shopping District Promotion Association, since the state of emergency was declared on the 25th of this month, 60% of the approximately 100 restaurants, including restaurants, have been closed, so many stores have released their shutters. I did.
A 49-year-old man working in Kobe said, "It's the first time that there aren't so many people in Nankinmachi. If I buy only the ingredients for dinner, I'll go home."
Mr. Soeisei, Chairman of Nankinmachi Shopping District Promotion Association, said, "It is unavoidable that there are few people because an emergency has been declared, but it is difficult for restaurants. Nankinmachi at home after having them buy ingredients at takeout. I want you to enjoy the atmosphere of. "