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Here are the latest news from Japan:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19: Japan has reported 1,444 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 4,941. The government has extended the state of emergency in Tokyo and three other prefectures until May 31.
  2. Economy: Japan's economy contracted by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2021, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. The contraction was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in exports.
  3. Politics: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has announced that he will not run for re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The party will hold a leadership election on September 29.

Other News

  1. Natural Disasters: A powerful typhoon, known as Typhoon Vongfong, has made landfall in Japan, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the western part of the country.
  2. Technology: Japan's space agency, JAXA, has successfully launched a new satellite, known as the "Smart LEO Satellite," which will be used for Earth observation and communication purposes.
  3. Sports: Japan's national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Tajikistan 3-0 in a qualifying match.

Regional News

  1. Tokyo: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it will provide financial support to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  2. Osaka: The city of Osaka has launched a new initiative to promote tourism and revitalize its economy, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
  3. Hokkaido: A strong earthquake has struck Hokkaido, causing widespread damage and power outages. There have been no reports of fatalities or serious injuries.

International News

  1. China: Japan and China have agreed to hold talks on a free trade agreement, which could help to boost trade between the two countries.
  2. United States: The United States and Japan have agreed to strengthen their alliance and cooperate on issues such as security and trade.
  3. South Korea: Japan and South Korea have agreed to hold talks on a range of issues, including trade and security, in an effort to improve relations between the two countries.