The government on Monday eased its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, such as professional sports games and concerts, that was in place in 27 of the country's 47 prefectures, as part of its bid to restore social and economic activities amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases.
Attendance at events held across Japan can now be 5,000 spectators or 50% of venue capacity, whichever is larger, with large-scale event spaces allowed to accept more than 10,000 spectators in Tokyo and other regions that were under a state of emergency or a quasi-state of emergency through September.
Meanwhile, events that will see spectators shouting and cheering will be capped at 50% of venue capacity. Prefectural governors can also implement their own policies on spectator limits depending on the infection situation in their areas.