Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura “Extended New Year Holidays” Requested Economic Organizations October 22, 4:15
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, met with executives of economic organizations such as Rakuten's president Mikitani, and extended the year-end and New Year holidays to distribute homecoming and travel. I requested that you consider the response.
On the afternoon of the 21st, Mr. Nishimura, the president in charge of economic revitalization, met with Rakuten's president Mikitani and other officers of the "New Economic Federation" created by IT companies, etc., and exchanged opinions on measures against the new coronavirus.
In this, Minister Nishimura said, "It is possible that events such as the first visit will be concentrated on the first three days of the year, so for example, I would like you to consider making consecutive holidays until the holiday of January 11th." We requested that we consider measures such as extending the New Year holidays in order to distribute the New Year's homecoming and travel.
He added, "I think that each of us is actively promoting telework, but I hope that the industries that will lead the new era will take the initiative in promoting it."
In response, President Mikitani said, "We see the spread of infection as a turning point and want to support regulatory reforms. We would like to make proposals and discussions, including the ideal form of infrastructure."