That certainly seems like something the Japanese government would do. Just look ...

beatgammit on March 17, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: 50% – 75% of cases of Covid-19 are asymptomatic

That certainly seems like something the Japanese government would do. Just look at the Fukushima nuclear issue for evidence of them hiding information to save face. I personally do not trust the Japanese government to be transparent about such things.