TOKYO -- Japan will lift the state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures on Thursday in a move expected to quickly normalize business in the western part of the country, Nikkei has learned.
Coronavirus
Japan to lift state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo
Declaration to remain in place for Tokyo, Hokkaido and three prefectures
People walk on a nearly empty street in Osaka's Dotonbori entertainment district on March 14. Advisories restricting movement in the city will soon be lifted. © Reuters
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