An advance payment system in Japan aims to help struggling tourism industry-related businesses including accommodations, theatres, hotels, restaurants, etc. The pay-in-advance system in the country has been prevailing in such businesses as accommodations and movie theaters. This has helped them maintain their financial stability amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the system, … [Read more...] about Advance Payment System To Support Struggling Tourism Industry In Japan
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Mobile Data Charges In Tokyo Highest Among 6 Major Cities
Tokyoites pay the highest mobile phone charges of six major cities around the world, shelling out ¥8,175 for the large data allowance of 20 gigabytes per month, according to a report on fiscal 2019 mobile phone charges released by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry in Tokyo on Tuesday. In response to the introduction of the revised Telecommunications Business … [Read more...] about Mobile Data Charges In Tokyo Highest Among 6 Major Cities
Japan To Ease Entry Restrictions For Taiwan, Southeast Asia
The Japanese government plans to ease entry restrictions for visitors from Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries. The officials will start full-scale negotiations during this month with these countries, where novel coronavirus infections are in a stable situation, to ease entry restrictions. The government has already started similar negotiations with Vietnam and Thailand to … [Read more...] about Japan To Ease Entry Restrictions For Taiwan, Southeast Asia
Japanese Convenience Stores Face Declining Sales Amid Pandemic
Japanese convenience stores are facing declining sales amid pandemic. The number of customers in office districts and at tourist spots has declined by about 10% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although they have been experiencing a kind of growth, the use of convenience stores for many services, including food items, has been on the decline. If the current trend of people … [Read more...] about Japanese Convenience Stores Face Declining Sales Amid Pandemic
Japanese Firms To Get Government Support In Developing Post-5G Tech
The government has decided to provide financial support for domestic manufacturers to develop technologies for the post-fifth-generation mobile communication network standard. The aim is to better compete with China, which is far ahead of other nations in leading the current 5G large capacity, and ultrahigh-speed standards, The aim is to prevent information leaks and other … [Read more...] about Japanese Firms To Get Government Support In Developing Post-5G Tech