Restaurants, hotels and even wedding venues have begun offering discounts to customers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as part of efforts to jump-start the economy following the pandemic.
While the efforts may encourage more people to get vaccinated, some warn such discounts could lead to people who are reluctant to receive the vaccine experiencing peer pressure.
"I want things to return to the pre-pandemic days as quickly as possible," said Toshiyuki Fujimura, the 54-year-old deputy manager of a yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Nagoya, which is giving up to ¥3,000 ($27) off set meals to customers who show proof of vaccination.