Key Points
- The Japanese government has extended declared states of emergency until September 30, 2021.
Overview
On September 22, 2021, the Japanese government announced that previous states of emergency would be extended for Okinawa, Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Shinga and Hiroshima until September 30, 2021. The Cabinet Secretariat’s office reminds individuals to refrain from unnecessary travel and to avoid crowded places at all times. Businesses are advised to reduce the number of employees commuting to work by 70 percent by implementing work-from-home measures. Employees are advised to avoid working past 8:00 pm unless necessary for the continuation of the business.
What’s Changed?
Previously states of emergency have been extended until at least September 30 in several areas in Japan in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Japan’s website for additional information and updates.
