TOKYO -- Bankruptcies in Japan hit 780 in June, marking the highest monthly total for the year, as hotels and restaurants were hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus proves especially detrimental to travel and restaurant industries

An Itadori Tokyo noodle shop (left) and Hotel WBF: Operators of both establishments were among the 780 companies that filed for bankruptcy in June.
TOKYO -- Bankruptcies in Japan hit 780 in June, marking the highest monthly total for the year, as hotels and restaurants were hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.