The rotating blackouts that began on Monday across Tokyo and surrounding areas have prompted businesses in the region to suspend their activities.
Electronics maker Toshiba halted operations at 2 plants and an office in areas subject to the power cuts.
Toshiba says it does not know how long the suspension will be in place, nor how it will affect earnings.
Chemical company Showa Denko has shut down 8 of its plants for 3 days. The company says that if the suspension is prolonged, it may be unable to supply its customers.
Many supermarkets and convenience stores plan to close their doors during the blackout hours.
Major department store operators closed some of their outlets, and say they haven't decided what to do from Tuesday.
Automobile parts maker Yorozu turned off all lighting at its head office in Yokohama, near Tokyo.
Chairman Akihiko Shido says the daily power cuts are detrimental to his company's production. He urges Tokyo Electric Power Company to restrict the blackouts to once every several days.
Monday, March 14, 2011 20:
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