In response to a surge in coronavirus cases, a second state of emergency was declared for greater Tokyo from January 8 until February 7. This one is less comprehensive than the one last spring, and is currently targeted towards restaurants and bars. However, businesses are being urged to have staff work from home, and residents are asked to avoid going outdoors unless necessary. There are no guidelines issued for the real estate industry, but many brokerages have taken it upon themselves to enforce some stricter measures this time around.

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