By SEISAKU YAMAMOTO/ Staff Writer
January 3, 2026 at 16:47 JST
Shoppers head for the sales floors at the Sogo department store in Yokohama on the morning of Jan. 2. (Seisaku Yamamoto)
YOKOHAMA--In a break from tradition, more department stores are closing on New Year’s Day to prioritize employee well-being over holiday sales amid labor shortages. [Read More]
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