Japanese government expanded the coronavirus emergency in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/japan-extends-rs-2000-crore-covid-assistance-to-india-355473">Tokyo</a> area to seven more prefectures on Wednesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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The emergency condition is set to last till February 7 covering nearly 55 per cent of the country's population with instructions for people to stay home.&nbsp;

"In addition to Tokyo and the three prefectures, the situation in other areas have continued to be grave. I believe everyone is feeling anxious but please understand this measure is needed in order to overcome this difficult situation," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-may-widen-state-of-emergency-beyond-tokyo-amid-virus-surge-356233">Japan</a> PM Yoshihide Suga said.

"We will temporarily suspend business track and residence track (travellers) while the state of emergency will be in effect," the Japan PM added.

The government will temporarily ban new entry of people from the eleven countries who were earlier allowed to enter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-detects-newer-coronavirus-infection-in-travellers-from-brazil-355799">Japan</a> for business purposes.

PM Suga imposed strict restrictions on restaurants and bars asking them to close by 8pm and requested residents to avoid non-essential outings during the day.

Governors of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures had implored the Japanese government to impose the emergency measures amid the rising number of cases &nbsp;

The measures come as the country recorded 300,000 new coronavirus cases with the death toll reaching 4,187.

Japan is set to hold the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/around-80-want-tokyo-olympics-cancelled-or-delayed-japanese-survey-355818">Olympic </a>games from July 23 with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga intent holding it after it was postponed due to the pandemic last year.

Japanese government expanded the coronavirus emergency in the Tokyo area to seven more prefectures on Wednesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Watch: The emergency condition is set to last till February 7 covering nearly 55 per cent of the country's population with instructions for people to stay home.

Japanese government expanded the coronavirus emergency in the Tokyo area to seven more prefectures on Wednesday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Watch: The emergency condition is set to last till February 7 covering nearly 55 per cent of the country's population with instructions for people to stay home. "In addition to Tokyo and the three prefectures, the situation in other areas have continued to be grave. I believe everyone is feeling anxious but please understand this measure is needed in order to overcome this difficult situation," Japan PM Yoshihide Suga said. "We will temporarily suspend business track and residence track (travellers) while the state of emergency will be in effect," the Japan PM added. The government will temporarily ban new entry of people from the eleven countries who were earlier allowed to enter Japan for business purposes. PM Suga imposed strict restrictions on restaurants and bars asking them to close by 8pm and requested residents to avoid non-essential outings during the day. Governors of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures had implored the Japanese government to impose the emergency measures amid the rising number of cases The measures come as the country recorded 300,000 new coronavirus cases with the death toll reaching 4,187. Japan is set to hold the Olympic games from July 23 with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga intent holding it after it was postponed due to the pandemic last year.

Japan expands coronavirus emergency to seven more prefectures

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived in Vietnam on a two-day visit on Sunday on his first overseas trip amid tensions with China in the region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-pm-suga-sends-offering-to-controversial-war-shrine-336023">Also Read:&nbsp;Japan PM Suga sends offering to controversial war shrine</a>

PM &nbsp;Suga is set to meet Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc among other top officials during his visit with the Japanese prime minister set to deliver a speech at the Japan-Vietnam University and lay a wreath at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in Hanoi.

Japan which heads the ASEAN currently has been looking to further diplomatic ties in east Asia even as several countries have been locked in a dispute with China over the South China Sea. Vietnam also has a long-running dispute with China over the disputed waterways.

PM Suga is expected to promote efforts to achieve a "free and open Indo-Pacific" during his visit.

"I would like to show a resolve to contribute to peace and prosperity in the region toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific," Suga said.

According to the Japanese foreign ministry, both countries are set to allow free flow of medical equipment and other goods to diversify the supply chain amid the pandemic as both sides eye defence deals.

PM Suga is set to fly to Indonesia after his Vietnam visit and will meet President Joko to enhance ties between the two countries.

Indonesia and Japan as set to kickoff off "two-plus-two" meeting between their foreign and defense ministers.&nbsp;

Suga taken over from PM Shinzo Abe last month after the former prime minister had resigned due to health reasons.&nbsp;

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived in Vietnam on a two-day visit on Sunday on his first overseas trip amid tensions with China in the region. Also Read: Japan PM Suga sends offering to controversial war shrine PM Suga is set to meet Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc among other top officials during his visit with the Japanese prime minister set to deliver a speech at the Japan-Vietnam University and lay a wreath at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in Hanoi.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrived in Vietnam on a two-day visit on Sunday on his first overseas trip amid tensions with China in the region. Also Read: Japan PM Suga sends offering to controversial war shrine PM Suga is set to meet Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc among other top officials during his visit with the Japanese prime minister set to deliver a speech at the Japan-Vietnam University and lay a wreath at Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in Hanoi. Japan which heads the ASEAN currently has been looking to further diplomatic ties in east Asia even as several countries have been locked in a dispute with China over the South China Sea. Vietnam also has a long-running dispute with China over the disputed waterways. PM Suga is expected to promote efforts to achieve a "free and open Indo-Pacific" during his visit. "I would like to show a resolve to contribute to peace and prosperity in the region toward realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific," Suga said. According to the Japanese foreign ministry, both countries are set to allow free flow of medical equipment and other goods to diversify the supply chain amid the pandemic as both sides eye defence deals. PM Suga is set to fly to Indonesia after his Vietnam visit and will meet President Joko to enhance ties between the two countries. Indonesia and Japan as set to kickoff off "two-plus-two" meeting between their foreign and defense ministers. Suga taken over from PM Shinzo Abe last month after the former prime minister had resigned due to health reasons.

Japanese PM Suga arrives in Vietnam on first foreign visit amid tensions with China

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Japan expands coronavirus emergency to seven more prefectures

Japanese PM Suga arrives in Vietnam on first foreign visit amid tensions with China