Japanese government imposes state of emergency until May 11 in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo

A sign saying shops are temporarily closed or shortened business hours is seen at the entrance of a department store during the start of Japan's Golden Week in Kyoto, Japan, April 29, 2021. The Japanese government imposed a state of emergency until May 11 in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, which is aimed at curbing a surge in COVID-19 cases during the Golden Week holidays. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)