The pandemic is forcing many people in Japan to work from home. And this has sent sales of home office equipment soaring.
Major electronics retailer Bic Camera in Tokyo says webcam sales have jumped four-fold and headsets have been selling more than twice as well compared to last year.
Printers are also in high demand.
(Store clerk)
"We expect people to continue to work from home for a while. So we'll make an effort to meet demand and respond to our customers' needs."
Major home improvement chain Shimachu launched a website specializing in work-from-home furniture last month.
The company says computer desks and office chairs have been especially popular, with sales more than doubling from last year.
Major electronics retailer Bic Camera in Tokyo says webcam sales have jumped four-fold and headsets have been selling more than twice as well compared to last year.
Printers are also in high demand.
(Store clerk)
"We expect people to continue to work from home for a while. So we'll make an effort to meet demand and respond to our customers' needs."
Major home improvement chain Shimachu launched a website specializing in work-from-home furniture last month.
The company says computer desks and office chairs have been especially popular, with sales more than doubling from last year.
◆soar 急上昇する、急増する to increase quickly to a high level
◆doubling 倍増、倍加