On 7 April 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency covering seven prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka, to curb the spread of Covid-19. This article summarises the impact of the Emergency Declaration on business activities and explains points to keep in mind on HR and employment issues.

To download the Anderson Mori & Tomotsune report on the impact of the emergency declaration, click here.

Originally published 5 May, 2020

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