CoronavirusItochu and Keyence lead Japan's return to the office
Companies find individual answers for productivity on site versus at home
Commuters in Tokyo: Though many companies have experimented with teleworking amid the pandemic, not all see it as a long-term possibility. © Reuters
MANAMI OGAWA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Itochu and Keyence quickly brought workers back to the office after the nationwide state of emergency caused by the coronavirus was lifted, as companies across Japan consider whether teleworking is a viable option for them over the long term.