Japanese ryokan, eateries use ingenuity in overcoming virus hardships english.kyodonews.net

In March, the Grandia Housen, a traditional-style "ryokan" inn in Awara, a hot spring resort in Fukui Prefecture, began providing an unlimited monthly stay plan, including breakfast, for around 50,000 yen ($470).
The arrangement enables customers to check-in at the ryokan on any given evening except for Saturdays and the day before a holiday.
It proved popular among many local families, with some of them saying they felt "special and excited" to stay at a ryokan, according to the inn in central Japan.
The plan allows families to dine without having to worry about the risk of being infected with the virus in a crowded area, according to the restaurant.
"We want ticket holders to wait until (the virus epidemic) gets under control and enjoy delicious coffee," said Naoto Okamoto, a 42-year-old representative of R-pro.