Dear Member,
Following the Japanese government’s recent extension of the state of emergency until March 7, the Board of Governors will continue to comply with the government’s directive for restaurants and bars to close earlier.
During this period, recreation facilities and dining outlets will continue to close at 8pm, with last orders for dine-in food and drinks at 7pm (stay tuned for details of a brand-new delivery service).
Additionally, the Board has decided to close the Club at 9pm from February 6 to March 7.
The decision was taken after a careful analysis that showed that Club usage after 9pm has been sparse and infrequent since the start of the state of emergency last month.
Naturally, the Board and Club management continue to monitor the impact of such measures on Club finances, and we plan to host a town hall later this month to update the membership on the situation.
In the meantime, thank you for continuing to follow the Club’s safety guidelines in order to protect our community and the community beyond.
Stay safe.
Mike Benner
Representative Governor
Tokyo American Club