Prime Minister Abe is also trying to break down one of the biggest barriers to teleworking in Japan.
He wants to do away with regulations that require workers to physically stamp documents with a seal.
The use of seals – known as "hanko" in Japan – is cited as one of the reasons people are still commuting to their offices despite requests to stay at home.
A member of the government's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy pressed the prime minister to end the practice and allow businesses to exchange contracts digitally.
Abe says the government needs to ensure that people and firms can benefit from the measures soon.
The government is asking people to reduce their contact with others by 70 to 80 percent as part of its fight against the coronavirus.
He wants to do away with regulations that require workers to physically stamp documents with a seal.
The use of seals – known as "hanko" in Japan – is cited as one of the reasons people are still commuting to their offices despite requests to stay at home.
A member of the government's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy pressed the prime minister to end the practice and allow businesses to exchange contracts digitally.
Abe says the government needs to ensure that people and firms can benefit from the measures soon.
The government is asking people to reduce their contact with others by 70 to 80 percent as part of its fight against the coronavirus.