The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting supply chains for the housing and gaming industries in Japan, causing companies to scramble to find alternative suppliers. Snags in parts procurement from China have led to shortages and delivery delays, and some firms have postponed their product releases. Panasonic Corp. stopped accepting new orders for such housing-related products as built-in kitchens, toilets, ventilating fans and water heaters in mid-February due to difficulty acquiring parts made in China. Toto Ltd. and Lixil Group Corp. have found it difficult to deliver fitted kitchens and toilets in time as well. "We'll take many measures such as securing alternative parts suppliers," a Toto official said.