Zoo restaurant in Japan uses stuffed toys to encourage social distancing

A zoo restaurant in Japan has placed stuffed toys in between seats to encourage customers to practice strict social distancing while dining.

YouScooper chacha0rca's photos of Izu Shaboten Zoo went viral on social media after netizens took notice of the creative concept done by the restaurant management.

Instead of having the stuffed toys displayed on the shelves of their souvenir shop, they decided to let them sit in the Zoo's restaurant to guide visitors and customers to follow social distancing protocols.

According to a report on Agence France-Presse, Japan has lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Monday but they also urged caution to prevent another wave.

A report on Japan Times said the Japanese government seeks to boost domestic tourism by paying a part of the travelers' expenses once COVID-19 subsides.

As of May 25, Japan has 16,581 cases with 830 deaths, according to the World Health Organization situation report. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News