THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 5, 2021 at 18:52 JST
The scramble crossing in Tokyo’s Shibuya district is packed with revelers during the New Year's countdown on Dec. 31. (Toshiyuki Hayashi)
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Jan. 5 said a monthlong state of emergency will be declared for the greater Tokyo area starting Jan. 7 at the earliest, mainly targeting operations of bars and restaurants. [Read More]
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