China News Service, June 15th. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association, from February 2020, the cumulative number of companies that have closed down due to the impact of the new crown epidemic in Japan has reached 1,600.
The survey company stated that this number may increase in the future in areas subject to emergency declarations.
According to data compiled by the "Empire Data Bank" company, from February 2020 to June 14, 2021, companies that have gone bankrupt due to the impact of the new crown epidemic have completed bankruptcy procedures, and have ceased operations and are preparing for legal liquidation procedures. The total number of companies, including individual owners, has reached 1,600.
Data map: The big screen on the streets of Tokyo broadcasts the announcement of the extension of the state of emergency.
In terms of industry, the catering industry has the largest number, reaching 265; followed by the construction industry with 155; the hotel industry with 92; and the food wholesale industry with 81.
Judging from the months of bankruptcy, March 2021 was the most with 182; the next was April 2021 with 172, and May 2021 with 135.
The "Empire Data Bank" stated that in areas subject to emergency declarations and other areas, sales of restaurants have continued to decline, and the number of closed companies may increase in the future.
"Imperial Data Bank" believes: "With the closure of restaurants, the closure of construction and industrial companies engaged in maintenance, interior decoration and power construction is also showing an increasing trend."