Japanese restaurant group Skylark to end late-night services
Skylark Holdings Co. said Tuesday that it will stop offering late-night services at some 2,600 group restaurants, including those under the Gusto and Jonathan's brands, from July 1. These outlets will be closed at 11:30 p.m. in principle. The major Japanese restaurant group concluded that demand ...
A Japanese-style izakaya pub in Osaka has started distributing free face shields for use by its customers, in the hope of regaining drinkers after the state of emergency, over the novel coronavirus, was lifted last week. The izakaya offering hot-pot dishes in Chuo Ward, Osaka, ...
A Tokyo ramen restaurant with a twist: Broth made from crickets
In a steamy Tokyo kitchen, a roasted scent wafts through the air as Yuta Shinohara prepares soup stock for ramen, derived not from pork or chicken, but crickets. "In this pan, we have 10,000 crickets, making stock for 100 bowls," Shinohara explained, as he stirred ...
Takeout-only restaurants winning converts in Japan amid pandemic
The new coronavirus has severely affected restaurant owners by imposing the temporary suspension of their activities or by shortening working hours.
Businesses gradually reopen as state of emergency eases across Japan
Retailers and eateries are gradually reopening after the state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic was lifted in dozens of prefectures last week. Department store chain Matsuya Co. is poised to reopen the food area of its outlet in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district Monday and ...
Izakaya pub aims to clean up with disinfectant spray machine
To enter, customers must pass through a fine mist of the chlorine-based disinfectant sprayed for 30 seconds.
Japan industry groups offer guidance on how to coexist with COVID-19
The guidelines offer a glimpse into how firms might survive as their customers adopt what's been dubbed a "new lifestyle."
Coronavirus might cost Japan over 1 million jobs, economists say
The pandemic differs greatly from the 2008 financial crisis and job losses will be high.
Restaurants try drive-thrus amid virus in Japan's largest Chinatown
Businesses in iconic tourist area try new methods of operating to stay afloat as they prepare for a post-pandemic society.
Nightlife resumes in some parts of Japan with lifting of closure requests
Some customers are returning to restaurants, bars and other shops in night entertainment districts that resumed operations.
Many consumer services to remain halted under Japan's extended emergency
Many consumer services, such as restaurants and retailers, will stay suspended in Japan under the state of emergency to fight the novel coronavirus, which has been extended to May 31. McDonald's Co. (Japan) will maintain its measure to close the dine-in sections of its restaurants ...
