THE ACTUAL STATE OF BUSINESS AND CONDITION OF USE OF CONVENIENCE STORES AT THE TIME OF THE KUMAMOTO EARTHQUAKE

Abstract

We investigated into the actual state of business and condition of use of convenience stores in the damaged areas after the Kumamoto Earthquake, 2016. Our results of analysis are reported here. Our questionnaire survey made clear that the convenience stores had begun to draw a large number of people immediately after the occurrence of the earthquake and kept them staying there for a while. Lodging in cars in the parking lots was also found parked cars being guessed to function as substitute places for shelters.