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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa speaks at a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi attends a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi (R) meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022, after attending a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Tourists wearing face masks walk on a street leading to Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Jan. 18, 2022. The Japanese government will place Tokyo and 12 prefectures including Mie under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Tourists wearing face masks walk on a street leading to Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Jan. 18, 2022. The Japanese government will place Tokyo and 12 prefectures including Mie under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Tourists wearing face masks walk on a street leading to Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Jan. 18, 2022. The Japanese government will place Tokyo and 12 prefectures including Mie under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi (L) meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022, after attending a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's health minister Shigeyuki Goto speaks at a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Tokyo, 12 prefectures to be put under COVID quasi-emergency

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2022, after attending a meeting of the government advisory panel on anti-coronavirus measures. The panel endorsed the government's plan to place Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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COVID quasi-emergency eyed in Tokyo, 10 prefectures

Commuters wearing face masks walk in front of JR Tokyo Station on their way to work on Jan. 18, 2022, with Tokyo and 10 prefectures expected to be placed under a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency to curb rapidly spreading coronavirus cases.

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Imperial poetry reading ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako enter the Matsu-no-Ma state room at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading ceremony on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Japan PM Kishida at economic report meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a meeting on the government's monthly economic report in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, wearing a face mask amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Japan Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) prepares to attend a Cabinet meeting at his office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, wearing a mask for protection against the coronavirus.

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Japan Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) prepares to attend a Cabinet meeting at his office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, wearing a mask for protection against the coronavirus.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Imperial poetry reading ceremony

The annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading ceremony is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, with Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members in attendance.

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COVID quasi-emergency eyed in Tokyo, 10 prefectures

Commuters wearing face masks walk in front of JR Tokyo Station on their way to work on Jan. 18, 2022, with Tokyo and 10 prefectures expected to be placed under a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency to curb rapidly spreading coronavirus cases.

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Imperial poetry reading ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Japan's defense minister on N. Korea missile test

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, about the previous day's test-firing of ballistic missiles by North Korea, Pyongyang's fourth missile testing since the beginning of the year.

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BOJ Governor Kuroda

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda attends a press conference at the central bank's head office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, after a two-day policy meeting.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (front) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats Onosho on the 10th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 18, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, over the government's plan to consult a group of experts the following day on placing Tokyo and 12 more prefectures under the quasi-state of emergency due to a rapid surge in coronavirus cases.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Japan's coronavirus battle

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in Tokyo's Shimbashi area on Jan. 18, 2022. The Japanese government is in talks over placing Tokyo and 12 prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency amid the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Japan's top government spokesman Matsuno

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, to attend the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Pool photo)

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Japan's top government spokesman Matsuno

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, to attend the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) defeats Onosho on the 10th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 18, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in front of JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record set in August 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (R) defeats Onosho on the 10th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 18, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in Tokyo's Shimbashi area on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record set in August 2021.

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Japan Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at his office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, alongside Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (L) and Seiko Noda, the minister in charge of regional revitalization.

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Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Omi

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi (C) speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, amid the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in Tokyo's Shinjuku area on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record of 25,992 registered in August 2021.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in Tokyo's Shinjuku area on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record of 25,992 registered in August 2021.

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BOJ Governor Kuroda

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda attends a press conference at the central bank's head office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, after a two-day policy meeting.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L) speaks during a meeting between the government and the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling coalition in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting between the government and the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling coalition in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in front of JR Osaka Station on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record of 25,992 registered in August 2021.

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Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Omi

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser Shigeru Omi (C) speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, amid the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.

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BOJ Governor Kuroda

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda attends a press conference at the central bank's head office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, after a two-day policy meeting.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases top 30,000, setting new record

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus get on a bus in front of JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka on Jan. 18, 2022. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases topped 30,000 for the first time the same day, surpassing the previous record set in August 2021.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2022, over the government's plan to consult a group of experts the following day on placing Tokyo and 12 more prefectures under the quasi-state of emergency due to a rapid surge in coronavirus cases.

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Japan: Tsunami Reaches Coastal Areas After Tonga Underwater Volcano Eruption

A tsunami caused by the underwater eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano reached Japan's coast late Saturday and early Sunday. Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning and a tsunami advisory for all coastal areas facing the Pacific Ocean.

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Japan's coronavirus battle

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in Tokyo's Ginza area on Jan. 17, 2022. Tokyo and its three neighboring prefectures agreed the same day to jointly ask the central government to place the area under a quasi-state of emergency in an attempt to curb surging COVID-19 cases.

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27th anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

A woman lights candles during a memorial event at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, early on the morning of Jan. 17, 2022, the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the western Japan city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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27th anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Elementary school students pray during a memorial event at their school in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 17, 2022, the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that mainly struck Kobe and other Hyogo Prefecture cities, killing more than 6,000 people.