TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to end its coronavirus state of emergency early in Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and surrounding areas.
As indicators improve, declaration to wind down at month's end in six prefectures

A sign at Osaka's bustling Umeda Station advises that a coronavirus state of emergency is in effect. © Kyodo
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to end its coronavirus state of emergency early in Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and surrounding areas.