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The business club reported on March 21 that the communication signal was disrupted, traffic came to a standstill, water supply was cut off, and there were power leaks. The nuclear crisis also emerged as a major concern. The Great Japan Earthquake had a profound impact on the Japanese economy and the safety of its people. In addition, textile and apparel industries in affected regions suffered significant setbacks. The tsunami hit numerous retail stores, resulting in casualties among shoppers and staff. Many retail outlets and fabric factories in Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Yamagata Prefectures were damaged or forced to close. Similarly, clothing stores in Tokyo faced temporary shutdowns. As Japan serves as a crucial hub for the Asian textile industry, the earthquake's effects rippled through the sector, affecting both production and distribution.
Power shortages became one of the most pressing issues, according to the latest report from "Fisheek News." The biggest challenge for Japanese textile companies was the lack of electricity. For instance, Maruko Knitwear and Fiber Industries' factory in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, sustained glass damage but no major injuries. However, due to the power transmission system failure, the equipment could not function. If infrastructure recovery is slow, it could hinder the factory’s operations. Meanwhile, the Aomori factory, which was completed just this year, remained undamaged structurally but was currently shut down due to power outages.
Matumaru, a manufacturer of knitted garments, has a high-rise factory in Hashitatsucho, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Due to its elevated location, the tsunami caused minimal damage, and all employees were safe. Although the equipment stopped during the earthquake, it remained intact. No injuries were reported at nearby facilities. However, some vehicles were swept away by floodwaters, and parts of the first-floor warehouse were flooded, leading to some economic losses. President Matsuo Ichiro stated that communication at the site was poor, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. He added that the company would resume operations only after communication systems are restored.
Descente Garment Co., Ltd.’s factory in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, successfully evacuated employees without any casualties. After the quake, production came to a halt. The Sendai branch also gathered information to confirm the safety of its sales staff in direct-operated stores and department stores in the Northeast.
In addition to production disruptions, many commercial centers across Japan were forced to close their doors. The Akita City Center, which operates 10 stores in the Tohoku region and Tokyo, had to shut down due to a blackout, even though there were no direct damages. In Tokyo, some store windows were broken.
Fujisaki Sendai Store closed immediately after the earthquake and went out of business on March 12. Mitsukoshi Department Store in Sendai guided customers to evacuate and also closed on the same day. At the Mitsui Outlet Mall in Sendai Port, no casualties were reported, but four people were slightly injured at La La Garden in Nagamachi, where part of the parking lot collapsed.
Uny, with branches in Ibaraki, Saitama, and Tochigi Prefectures, saw its Ashikaga branch activate the fire sprinkler system, causing some wall damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among guests or staff.
The Honeys brand’s headquarters in Iwate and Fukushima Prefectures experienced minor damage. The company plans to assess the damage to stores, systems, and logistics in the Northeast region.
Tragically, a 6-year-old child died in an EAON department store in Rifu City, Miyagi Prefecture. A clerk was found dead in his shop in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture. Stores in the northeastern region were forced to close due to power outages, with electricity expected to be restored once infrastructure is repaired.
A disaster management center was set up at the next Asahi shop near Xebio headquarters to monitor the safety of guests and staff across all branches. The company decided to suspend all six branches in the Northeast region and provide evacuation guidance to employees. With cell phone signals unreliable, employees used social media platforms like Twitter to help residents locate missing family members.
Tokyo’s business district was also impacted by the earthquake and tsunami. Commercial facilities were temporarily closed. Isetan Tachikawa, Matsudo, and Fuchu stores suspended operations after the quake and resumed on March 12, albeit with reduced hours. Mitsukoshi Chiba Store remained closed until March 12. On March 15, Spain’s Inditex announced the temporary closure of 63 ZARA stores in Japan, while MANGO closed two of its seven Tokyo locations.
Shinjuku Mylord implemented temporary closures on March 12. Some stores at Maru Building in Ebisu and Akihabara were also shut down. Lalaport Fung Chau Shopping Center, Mitsui Outlets Tama Nan Otsuka, and Kinshicho Arcakit all ceased operations. Many commercial centers were busy with equipment repairs and employee safety checks.
On the day of the earthquake, all rail transit in central Tokyo was halted, causing confusion for commuters. EAON’s Sea Side shop in Shinagawa and East Kanagawa store opened to accommodate those who couldn’t return home by bus.
The Kobe Fashion Fair, scheduled for March 12 in Tokyo, was canceled on March 11 due to safety concerns and potential traffic congestion. Similarly, A-net’s “Sunaokuwahara†2011/2012 fashion show, originally planned for March 11, was postponed.
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