Japan's government says it will pay up to about 80 dollars per person per day to businesses as income compensation for parents taking leave from work in response to temporary school closures that began nationwide.

The health and labor ministry on Monday revealed the details of a new subsidy system as the government strives to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

NGT48 member Takakura Moeka has announced her graduation from the group. 

Takakura made the announcement on February 18 during the group's concert at NGT48 Theater. Her graduation concert will be held on March 21, then she will participate in her last handshake event on March 22 at Pacifico Yokohama for AKB48's 57th single (currently untitled). 

On February 7, Matsui Jurina announced her graduation from SKE48 during Team S's concerts at SKE48 Theater. 

At the end of the live, Jurina was called out by the other members and took the stage. After singing "Ano Hi Kawashite Yakusoku," which was included in her solo album released last October, Jurina said, "Watching today's performance and watching the members recently, I feel they've grown, and I feel happy that there are more and more members who I can entrust the center position to." She continued, "I, Matsui Jurina, will graduate from SKE48."