Japan to extend Tokyo area state of emergency until March 21

Metropolitan government sets own targets to request emergency withdrawal

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Commuters wearing protective masks make their way at Shinagawa station in Tokyo. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan will extend the state of emergency in the capital Tokyo and the neighboring prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba for two weeks until March 21.

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