State of emergency extended in Japan

[Thaiger]

A month before the Olympic Games begin, a state of emergency has been extended in 9 Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo. The extended decree is in force until June 20 and covers Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Okinawa. In the prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, and Mie, strict non-emergency restrictions are in force and have also been extended until June 20. According to a TTR Weekly report, bars, restaurants, karaoke joints, and all other venues that serve alcohol must remain closed. Restaurants that don’t serve alcohol must close by 10pm, while supermarkets and other essential […]

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