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Tokyo, Jan 4 (EFE/EPA).- Japan's Nikkei index on Monday fell 185.79 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 27,258.38 after the government said it would consider declaring another state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases soar.Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that the government was considering declaring another state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding areas due to the continued rise of Covid-19 cases that have piled up the pressure on the country's healthcare system. The emergency declaration, if announced, would affect the capital and three neighboring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa. The government would discuss the possible implementation of emergency during the week with the panel of experts advising the administration, Suga told reporters. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON). SHOT LIST: PASSERBY WALK PAST STOCK MARKET INDICATORS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, Aug 18 (EFE/EPA).- The Japanese government announced Tuesday it will extend its state of emergency in Tokyo and seven other prefectures until September 12, as coronavirus infections across the country spike, increasing pressure on the healthcare system.(Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, March 16 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Kimimasa Mayama) The streets of Tokyo live this Sunday a typical day with its citizens walking through the city after the Government of Japan extended the state of emergency to three more prefectures due to the continued spread of the coronavirus.According to the authorities, this situation has put the figures in some regions at record levels just over two months before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin.FOOTAGE OF JAPANESE WALKING DOWN THE STREET WITH A MASK IN TOKYO.
Tokyo, Apr 21 (EFE/EPA).- The benchmark index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei, fell 2.19 per cent Wednesday in the first half of trading due to the possible declaration of a new state of emergency in several regions of Japan due to an increase in Covid-19 infections.(Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON)SHOT LIST: STOCK MARKET INDICATORS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, Mar 23 (EFE/EPA).- Residents of Tokyo went out Tuesday to enjoy a view of cherry blossoms in full bloom after the Japanese government lifted the state of emergency in Tokyo and other three neighboring prefectures over the weekend. The Japan Weather Association announced the forecast of flowering and full bloom date of the cherry blossoms in Tokyo to be on Monday. (Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE WATCH AND TAKE PICTURES OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN FULL BLOOM IN TOKYO, JAPAN.