Capcom has implemented a company-wide work-from-home or stay-at-home policy beginning today through Wednesday, May 6, due to COVID-19.
This decision comes just a few days after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a state of emergency across seven prefectures, including Osaka -- where Capcom's head office is located -- and Tokyo.
However, that state of emergency does not require companies switch to work-from-home set-ups, merely advises it.
Earlier this month, Capcom said that the company had a confirmed case of COVID-19 among its employees, and had taken measures including reviewing employee movements to see who had made contact with the person afflicted, considering stay-at-home orders, and disinfecting the office.

Capcom implements work-from-home policy through early May
Capcom has implemented a company-wide work-from-home or stay-at-home policy beginning today through Wednesday, May 6, d…

Notice Regarding Our Response to COVID-19 (Updated Apr. 19, 2021) | Press Release | CAPCOM
株式会社カプコンは、新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大の状況に鑑み、本日4月13日(月曜日)から5月6日(水曜日)までの間、原則として在宅勤務および自宅待機といたします。