The spring equinox may be just around the corner, but Tokyo currently hovers on a very different cusp: When will the state of emergency come to an end?

Tempting take-out: Tenoshima sushi sets win pride of place on this restaurant's to-go menu. | ROBBIE SWINNERTON
Tempting take-out: Tenoshima sushi sets win pride of place on this restaurant's to-go menu. | ROBBIE SWINNERTON

One thing that’s certain is we’re not out of the coronavirus woods yet, which means the ongoing evening dining curfew looks set to continue for at least another couple of weeks.