TOKYO. KAZINFORM - Tokyo confirmed 87 daily coronavirus cases Monday, marking the first time since November last year that the count has fallen below 100, as the capital continues to see a steady decrease in infections, Kyodo reports.
akio toyoda has received a lot of attention. david piper is streaming live for us from bangkok, thailand with more on that. reporter: hi martha. tokyo s toyota s president choked up in front of the u.s. car dealessers to the bee musement of many but it seems in japan they have a soft spot for tearful executives, the footage of akio toyoda weeping is being played again and again in jap benefit japan, but not because it s embarrassing. for most japanese, it s a way of showing genuine remorse, and not as a sign of weakness as it would be in the states. it s been honorable to acknowledge one s mistakes and crying is seen as a good way of showing that, and to do it abroad in front of foreigners is seen as a very difficult ordeal and should be appreciated. people in japan are known for showing their feelings openly, but today they were at least hopeful toyota and its president can recover.