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FILE - In this June 16, 2020, file photo, a lone visitor enjoys the swing ride at the Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo,. Japan’s economy is opening cautiously, with social-distancing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Japan’s economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press at her office of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo Wednesday, June 17, 2020, ahead of a two-week campaigning for the election. A political go-getter, Koike even had the coronavirus crisis turn in her favor. And she repeatedly upstaged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by taking more proactive steps ahead of him, gaining public support. Timing is also on her side now, she is cruising to a certain victory in the July 5 election for her second term as head of the Japanese capital. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during an exclusive interview with The Associated Press at her office of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo Wednesday, June 17, 2020, ahead of a two-week campaigning for the election. A political go-getter, Koike even had the coronavirus crisis turn in her favor. And she repeatedly upstaged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by taking more proactive steps ahead of him, gaining public support. Timing is also on her side now, she is cruising to a certain victory in the July 5 election for her second term as head of the Japanese capital. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Call to cancel Tokyo Olympics enters race for Tokyo governor

By MARI YAMAGUCHI and STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo. Kono told reporters Monday, June 15, 2020 that his ministry has decided to suspend unpopular plans to deploy a costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems aimed at bolstering the country’s defense against escalating threats from North Korea. The decision to virtually scrap the plan to buy two Aegis Ashore systems came after the plan had already faced a series of setbacks including land survey data, repeated cost estimate hikes and safety concerns that led to persistent local opposition. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Japan to scrap costly land-based US missile defense system

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

A protester prepares a banner prior to a solidarity rally for the death of George Floyd in Tokyo Sunday, June 14, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan, New Zealand march to mourn George Floyd, seek change

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

Fukuoka expected to miss Olympics to pursue medical studies

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn speaks at a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon. A Japanese prosecutor on Thursday, June 11, 2020 urged the U.S. to extradite two Americans accused of helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was out on bail. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

Japan wants US to extradite Americans who helped Ghosn flee

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2020, file photo, a lantern hangs outside an empty restaurant in the Shimbashi section of Tokyo. Japan’s economy is still in recession but contracted at a smaller rate than initially estimated for the first quarter, according to government data released Monday, June 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

Customers drink a toast through plastic partitions at Kichiri, an &quot;izakaya&quot; restaurant at Shinjuku district in Tokyo Thursday June 4, 2020. At the restaurant, customers pass through a gate to get whole-body disinfectant smoke, follow a mobile map to their tables and order from tablets with sensors allowing touchless operation. Seats are divided with plastic partitions and dishes delivered with plastic covers. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan’s pandemic deaths low, but future success uncertain

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Japan’s soccer federation announces new women’s pro league

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, spectators' stands are empty during a play in a preseason baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Yakult Swallows at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. The Yomiuri Giants, Japan’s most famous baseball team, called off a preseason game on Wednesday, June 3, with reports that at least one player may have tested positive for the coronavirus.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Yomiuri Giants cancel practice game; 2 players test positive

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Na Seung-sik, deputy minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's Office of Trade and Investment, speaks during a briefing at the government complex in Sejong, South Korea, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Reigniting a bitter row between key U.S. allies, South Korea on Tuesday said it will reopen a complaint filed with the World Trade Organization over Japan’s tightened controls on technology exports to its companies, blaming Tokyo for an alleged lack of commitment in resolving mutual grievances. (Kang Jong-min/Newsis via AP)

South Korea to reopen WTO complaint over Japan trade curbs

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a meeting of government and ruling party officials at his office in Tokyo Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Japan’s Cabinet has approved a proposed 32 trillion-yen ($296 billion) supplementary budget to help fund measures to cushion the blow to the economy from the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo News via AP)

Japan OKs funds for $1.1T stimulus to fight pandemic woes

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Shinji Aoba on a stretcher is carried to Fushimi police station after being arrested in Kyoto, western Japan, Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Japanese police arrested the suspect in a deadly arson at Kyoto Animation's No. 1 studio on July 18, 2019 after the alleged attacker regained enough strength from his own injury to respond to police investigation. Aoba is accused of storming into the studio, setting it on fire and killing 36 people. Wednesday's arrest comes 10 months after the police obtained permission from a local court as they had to wait for Aoba, who had suffered severe burns and was in a critical condition. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP)

Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, spectators' stands are empty during a play in a preseason baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Yakult Swallows at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Japan’s professional baseball season will open on June 19 under a plan that excludes fans, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Monday, May 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Japanese baseball season to start on June 19 without fans

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In this April 15, 2020, image made from the Youtube account of Arisa Kadono, she speaks to her smartphone video at a hospital, in Himeji, western Japan. Soon after Kadono tested positive for the coronavirus and hospitalized in early April, her friends let her know that groundless rumors were circulating.(Arisa Kadono via AP)

In Japan, pandemic brings outbreaks of bullying, ostracism

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Turkey charges pilots, others, over ex-Nissan chief’s escape

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In this April 17, 2020, photo, pedestrians wait for crossing street in front of a statue at Shinjuku business district in Tokyo. Under Japan's coronavirus state of emergency, people have been asked to stay home. Many are not. Some still have to commute to their jobs despite risks of infection, while others are dining out, picnicking in parks and crowding into grocery stores with scant regard for social distancing. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Many Japanese defy appeals to stay home to curb virus

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a military drill at undisclosed location in North Korea. As questions mount about the health of Kim Jong Un, an underlying concern looms for spies, policymakers, academics and curious news-consumers alike. In South Korea, Kim is seen as both demon and statesman. He has repeatedly threatened to burn Seoul to the ground.Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)

Knowledge about North Korea’s Kim is limited, but crucial

By FOSTER KLUG - Associated Press

A man with a face mask against the spread of the new coronavirus walks in front of Miraitowa and Someity, mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics at a park in Tokyo Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expanded a state of emergency to all of Japan from just Tokyo and other urban areas as the virus continues to spread. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan Medical Assn: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press