National Jan 27, 2021
Eating out in Japan: If you must do it, turn down the volume
The campaign for mokushoku, or silent eating, began when a curry restaurant in Fukuoka posted the word on a social networking site.
Food & Drink Jan 24, 2021
A number of restaurants, fast food chains and supermarkets have begun selling meat-free, meat-like products.
Business Jan 20, 2021
The cumulative number of workers in the accommodation industry who have been fired or seen their employment contracts not renewed due to the impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic has topped 10,000, the labor ministry said Tuesday. The accommodation sector followed the manufacturing, restaurant and ...
National | FOCUS Jan 20, 2021
Tokyo struggles to stem movement of people as infections surge
Gov. Yuriko Koike, who coined effective catchphrases earlier in the pandemic, is finding her influence weakened as Tokyoites disregard her calls to stay home.
Business Jan 20, 2021
Desperate restaurants defy Japan’s virus curbs to stay open late
by Shoko Oda and Grace Huang
While many restaurants in Tokyo are following the requests in return for subsidies, others are starting to break ranks.
Business / Economy Jan 13, 2021
Virus resurgence crushes enthusiasm among Japanese economy watchers
The latest monthly decline was the sharpest since a 13.2% fall was logged in March last year when the virus began to spread rapidly.
National Jan 10, 2021
Tokyo restaurant suppliers may get government aid as emergency bites
Businesses eligible for the aid will include those whose sales have dropped by about half or more from January or February last year as a result of eateries shortening operating hours.
Business Jan 8, 2021
Business leaders call for support during coronavirus emergency
Many owners in the restaurant industry are expected to follow a government request to shorten their business hours, bracing for a further drop in revenue.
National Jan 7, 2021
Kitchen equipment piles up as pandemic shutters Japan's restaurants
by Akira Tomoshige and Hideto Sakai
With businesses closing, recycling shops are buying up equipment to repair, clean and resell.
Business Jan 6, 2021
Business failures may surge in Japan with emergency virus declaration
According to Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd., around 100 companies have gone bust each month since September.
Business / Economy Jan 5, 2021
Tuna sold at new year Tokyo auction goes for 10% of 2020 price
The price is well below the previous year's ¥193.2 million paid by a Tokyo-based sushi restaurant chain operator.