Japan to consult experts on lifting state of emergency for 39 prefectures

Japan government will consult a panel of experts about lifting the state of emergency for 39 of Japan's 47 prefectures, reported NHK and Kyodo news on Wednesday. 

The government has already planned to lift the state of emergency in 34 prefectures, as well as Ibaraki and Gifu, which have been designated as requiring "special caution."

Aichi, Kyoto and Fukuoka are also being considered, which would bring the total number to 39.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will finalize how many prefectures will remain under the state of emergency on Thursday.