i'm yoshi ogasawara in tokyo. japanese lawmakers have passed a second supplementary budget to blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ththe upper house approved the bill on friday. the package is worth a record 31.9 trillion yen or almost $300 billion. it includes a program to help hard-hit businesses pay their rents and subsidies to improve benefits for employees affected by the pandemic. >> translator: the government is creating plans to stimulate tourism demand. i hope the second budget will help regional economies recover. >> prime minister abe said the government is also considering support for the arts and culture sector. there have been more than 17,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus infections across japan. nearly a third have occurred in tokyo. the nationwide death toll stands above 900. >>> the tokyo governor has announced she'll seek a second term in next month's gubernatorial election. the campaign is expected to focus on the coronavirus outbreak and postponed olympic games. at a news co

i'm yoshi ogasawara. we begin in japan, where the way workers see the economy is showing signs of improvement for the first time in four months. that's in step with the gradual resumption of activity amid the coronavirus pandemic. the monthly economy watchers survey tracks the sentiment of more than 2,000 workers, such as shop clerks and taxi drivers. the index stood at 15.5 in may, up from an all-time low of 7.9 in april. figures improved particularly among people in the retail and restaurant industries. many shops and venues were allowed to reopen after the nationwide state of emergency was lifted last month. among the latest business es to resume operations is universal studios japan in osaka. the theme park opened its doors monday to osaka residents holding annual passes. visitors are required to wear masks and undergo temperature checks. >> translator: i spent all of the past three months at home so i would be able to come here. >> starting next week, universal studios will lift entry restrictions on

i'm yoshi ogasawara.eople in japan's southern prefecture of okinawa are looking back at one of the fiercest and bloodiest battles of world war ii. 75 years ago today the japanese military operations against u.s. forces on the islands came to an end. an annual service was held tuesday at the site of the last major confrontation in the battlele of okinawa. at exactly noon, people at itoman's peace memorial park observed a moment of silen to remember relivives a fririen and pr f for wld p pea. the battlef f okina ererupd in the closg g stag of f wod war r . fiting b bween the u.s.-led allied fors and thnonow defunct japane i imperl ararmy killed more than 200,000 soldiers and civilians. that includes a quarter of okinawa's population. governor tamaki denny read a peace dedeclaration. >> i pray that the souls of those who lost their lives in pastst wars may rest in peace. i will continue to pray for peace and happiness in t the future of mankind. >> prime minister abe shinzo delivered a video message. coronav

i'm yoshi ogaswara in tokyo.hanks for joining us and do stay with us for more. ♪ >>> welcome to "newsline in-depth." i'm shibubuya aki. the state of emergency was lifted in tokyo and other designated prefectures in may but it's fair to say our lives have not quite returned to the way they were before the coronavirus outbreak. many of us have drastically changed the way we go about work, study and social life. some of us are struggling to get used to things, while others are slowly adapting to the new normal. the threat of the coronavirus is not yet over and of course, the greatest burden is falling on health care professionals, working around the clock, and putting their lives on the line to save others. in a time like this, more than a few of us are b being buoyed by the power of music, whether it's playing an instrument, singing in the shower or listening to the radio. there's something about music that can soothe and connect. so first off in today's "in-depth" we'd like to share a story about how music is sust

i'm yoshi ogasawara in tokyo.for joining us, and we'll have more for you soon. >>> welcome to "newsline in depth." i'm shibuya aki. today we're looking at creatures coming to people's rescue during the pandemic. some from animal shelters, others from the spirit world. the global outbreak of covid-19 has changed many things about our daily lives. one result is that a lot of us, because we're working from home or just nervous about going out, we're spending more time in the house. while that can be a recipe for loneliliness and d depression,n doesn't have to bebe. in fact, people are seeing this as an opportunity for exploring new lifestyles. like having online get-togethers with friends and working up a sweat indoors. and something else is happening. more of us are opening our doors to new family members, pets. inin the united states, the nee for companionship is causing quite a commotion at animal shelters. meaning a lot of wagging tails and seductive purring. >> reporter: mosost of the dogst this a animal s shelt

i'm yoshi ogasawara.t's been one month since japan lifted a nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus and people across the country are gradually shifting back to normal at home and at work. but in recent days there's been an increase in cases mainly in the capital of tokyo. health authorities in the metropolis say they confirmed 55 new cases on wednesday and 48 on thursday. it's the highest numbers seen since the end of the emergency declaration. in the last several weeks schools, shops an restaurants have reopened under some new rules. people have also begun traveling between prefectures. more than 1500 people have tested positive for the virus during the past month, nearly half were in tokyo. other prefectures with major cities including fukui co-wah, hokkaido and kanagawa. 17 prefectures without a single new case. in total, more than 18,000 people in japan have tested positive since the virus was first discovered. about 970 people have died. >>> japan began easing coronavirus travel measures

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i'm yoshi ost gar wa. nhk has discovered the findings of independent experts helping to shape its coronavirus policies. sources say the administration asked the panel to change some of its advisories out of fear they would spark panic. the 12-member panel created proposals laying out advice on outbreak. they asked the experts to reword or delete crucial parts of the document more than once. in early march the experts wrote there's a possibility that people with mild or no symptoms are widely spreading the virus. but the phrase "with no symptoms" was cut and revised to say people with mild symptoms are playing a significant role in spreading the virus. government officials saidd the original wordiding could trigge panic. one member said the panel needs to coordinate w with the government. but another member said t they should present their views independently without the government stepping in. on wednesday, officials reported 87 new cases across the country. tokyo saw 55, the highest figure since its state

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i'm yoshi ogasawara in tokyo.nk you for joining us and do stay tuned for more. ♪ >>> welcome to "newsline" in depth. i'm marieian naka. today we feature three stories that show some unconventional approaches to solving problems. the fields are diverse, but as we'll see in all of them, the results can bring business success and social benefits. first we visit a young man waking waves in thailand's hospitality business. his startup might look conventional in how it matches hotels and restaurants with customers. but the difference is that the rooms and meals are donated and the proceeds go t to good cause. >> a room at the central bangkok hotel usually costs $90 a night. but guests can use a discount website, a mobile app to get a coupon and a room for just $60. the social startup that created it donates 70% of the proceeds to a range of projects that benefit society. >> the prices are actually cheaper than on those other platforms which was a surprise to me, and also i know that all the money i'm giving is going to

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the yellow world where the yoshi and the bad spirits live. things and above us into the wondrous world where you live with the stars. in peace and harmony thank. you. my name is john i'm 15 years old. this is mark simone my great grandfather he's a shaman. tonight we will meet the spirits together for the 1st time. he told me there's no reason to be afraid. that the spirits protect our history. i didn't expect to be going on this trip so soon. although really it already began a few months ago. her who. this is my brother nico he can be pretty annoying. i don't like it when he teases me. but he always has some good advice. but it was out that i learned my dad is dream is to become a professional soccer player but there's too much corruption there. very not only the rich get to the very top would it go on but was then that. i want to become an astronaut astronauts flying through the sky to the moon you know how that i would get out of that they would and they want satellites to. know what about you general dream. like i want to find out more ab

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china in an interview with the news website axios the us president admitted he didn't want to upset me yoshi ations with beijing china rounded up around many and we and other ethnic groups communist party officials have rejected accusations of abuse saying the prison camps on necessary for national security. the risk is growing china will end up in a military conflict with the united states over tensions in the south china sea that's one of the findings of a report released on tuesday china's national institute for south china sea studies says the increased u.s. naval presence in the pacific could threaten peace in the region the report says washington and beijing have been locked in a power struggle since trump took office in 2017 al-jazeera is katrina is in beijing she says china claims it wants to avoid any major conflict. the main line in this is that since president trump took office in 2017 there's been an increased risk of conflict because according to the report the u.s. has shifted its defense and military strategy from countering global terrorism to maintaining u.s. supremacy in th

i told npr that yoshi was their favorite little star.s at every moment. that's how we'll remember her, too. >>> these never get easier. all allie's family is hurting, too. they said she had no underlying health conditions when she came down with the coronavirus. she was pregnant, though, five months pregnant. so imagine what it was like for her fiance last week when allie died. he went to the hospital, and the doctor asked him how he was related to the patient. he said spouse. the doctor responded, no, you're the dad. i have your daughter in the next room. doctors did miracle work, born four months early weighing two pounds, the baby, madeleine, is very much alive. last we heard stable, in the nicu. let's keep them in our thoughts as they prepare for the fight ahead. that's why you wear a mask, people. that's why. >>> does it for our coverage. continues with katy tur after a quick break. continues with katy tur after a quick break. by spreading any missed usaa insurance payments over the next twelve months so they can keep more cash in y