Aged like fine wine? Reviving the forgotten culture of vintage sake
Fine wine is not the only thing that gets better with age, and a venture firm hopes to prove that by reviving the long-forgotten culture of Japan's homegrown vintage sake.
The CEO of commercial real estate development firm Pacifica Capital highlights the importance of switching lanes when external circumstances change.
Japan coronavirus emergency areas may face ban on serving alcohol
Bars and restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures are likely to be told to turn off the taps until the state of emergency is lifted, sources say.
Over 700 Japanese dining establishments failed in 2020 amid pandemic
The numbers of failed eateries dropped 36% and 56.3% in January and February respectively, followed by a 2.6% decline in March.
Critics blast the central and local governments' handling of the pandemic, saying they're just reacting to the situation without a clear vision.
Government revises policy on aid for restaurants asked to cut hours
Japanese authorities will provide different amounts of support to facilities that accept such requests depending on the size of their operations.
Anger, desperation but also tolerance in Japan as virus measures retightened
"I wonder if our sacrifice in sales will bear fruit," said a representative of a major eatery chain.
What happened to Japan’s promised outdoor dining renaissance?
New rules were supposed to make it easier for shops to set up outdoor dining. But the regulations are so convoluted, few can take advantage of them.
Restaurant chain sues Tokyo government over restrictions on opening hours
A Tokyo-based restaurant chain operator filed a damages suit Monday against the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for ordering that business hours be reduced as a public safety measure during the coronavirus pandemic. Global-Dining Inc. claims the order "is illegal and unconstitutional as it infringes the right ...
Japan to use ¥2.17 trillion from reserve funds for virus-hit sectors and households
The funding includes ¥1.54 trillion for local authorities to aid restaurants and bars that comply with requests to close early as part of anti-COVID-19 measures.
Full-fledged measures will be kept in place at eating and drinking establishments, while the government is also aiming to strengthen the testing and medical service systems.
Virus emergency ends, but cherry blossom party restrictions stay
The move comes as some eating and drinking establishments defy requests for shortened operating hours in a bid to rake in sales during the blossom-viewing season.
