June 28th 2020 O.A.

Japan and COVID-19 Webinar

The Consulate General of Japan in LA, World Trade Center LA, and Japan America Society held a webinar together on Wednesday, May 20th.

Representatives from organizations made a speech under the theme “The effect COVID-19 has on Japan and how Japanese businesses work around it.”

Consul General Akira Muto talked about the measures taken by the Japanese government to prevent the spread and the importance of local support for Japanese businesses within the US.

Executive Director of JETRO LA, Norihiko Saeki spoke how 70 percent of the Japanese businesses kept up their payrolls despite the pandemic.
He also stated his hopes that Japanese companies have technologies that can contribute to air pollution prevention.

JETRO LA also provides assistance service for COVID-19 related issues and encourages people to utilize it.

Pechanga Resort Casino Reopen

Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula partially reopened to the public.

This casino, popular amongst Asian customers, has been closed since March to prevent the spread of COVID.

Limited operations will be opened to guests with social distancing and plexiglass safety shields available.