Loyal customers try to keep their local eateries afloat

The government's stay-at-home request to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan has made it not just a painful few weeks for Japan's restaurant industry, but also for those who love dining out.But as Japan's eateries stare at empty tables and plunging revenues, their most loyal customers are looking for ways to keep them afloat.Many are regularly buying takeouts, while others are setting up and supporting crowdfunding initiatives as well as new IT services that allow them to book and pay now for meals that won't be served until normality returns.Unlike in many countries hit by the …READ FULL ARTICLE