The Japanese government has decided to lift the state of emergency in the last few prefectures still under the measure and will consult with a panel of experts on Monday, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.

Japan has yet to end the emergency situation for Tokyo and nearby prefectures, as well as Hokkaido, despite lifting the measure for other areas across the country.

As of Sunday, Japan has reported a total of 16,536 cases of COVD-19 with 808 fatalities nationwide, according to the latest data released by Johns Hopkins University.

(Cover: Few passengers are seen at Tokyo Station in Tokyo, Japan, May 4, 2020. /Xinhua)