TOKYO: The nation moved a step toward the normalisation of economic activities when the state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures was lifted on March 21.
However, full-fledged economic recovery is likely to take time, as many restaurants and retail stores are planning to continue shortening their operating hours with no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic.
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