i'm yoshi osagarwa in tokyo. do stay with us for more. >>> investors in tokyo are responding to uncertain times by buying up more gold. demand for the precious metal has pushed prices to a record high. the cost per gram for next june delivery finished on wednesday at 6,397 yen or about $60 on the tokyo commodity exchange. that's the highestst since 1982 when the exchange began trading gold. market analysts say the rising trend will likelyy continue as o one knows when the coronavirus will be brought under control. investors are worried another wave of infections could hamper the global economic recovery. >>> this is "newsline biz." i'm gene otani. the japanese government is pushing forward with its plan to reopen the economy. this comes as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise. a campaign to promote domestic tourism kicked off on wednesday. the go-to travel plan offers to help cover costs for transport and accommodation and coupons to cash in at destinations including souvenir shops. they are urging h