Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency: What You Need to Know blog.gaijinpot.com

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency for seven prefectures due to coronavirus, but what does that really mean?
To help foreign residents in Japan, we have compiled a list of answers to questions you may have about living under the state of emergency.
What does the state of emergency mean?
The most control Abe’s state of emergency grants is during the event of an influx of patients.
Officials have said if the number of passengers decreases further due to the state of emergency, airlines are expected to suspend flights.