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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

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JAPAN
Jun 9, 2021
Sapporo unprepared for Olympics amid COVID-19 resurgence in Japan
Officials in the city say they still don't have key information, including how many athletes to expect and details on health facilities.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 9, 2021
Asanoyama's likely suspension shows change in JSA's decision-making
The ozeki's violation of COVID-19 protocols would easily have earned a forced retirement in the past.
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JAPAN
Jun 9, 2021
Suga says vaccinations for all residents will be completed by November
The prime minister's remark comes as inoculations have picked up speed across the country, after his administration faced criticism for an initially slow rollout.
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BASEBALL
Jun 9, 2021
Australia's baseball team gives up on Olympic bid due to COVID-19
Officials said there was not enough time after the qualifier for the team to complete its quarantine in Australia and then meet entry requirements to Japan.
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2021
Local fans lose out as events linked to Tokyo Olympics canceled or repurposed
With the country in the midst of its third state of emergency, promotional events for domestic fans have become a gamble some are no longer willing to take.
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2021
Despite danger and cost, Japan gambles on successful Olympics
The Tokyo Olympic Games are reaching the point of no return.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2021
Japan's GDP shrinks less than feared, easing double-dip worries
The adjusted figure came as yet another round of restrictions to contain the coronavirus threatens to prolong an economic slump.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jun 7, 2021
How Hokkaido is breaking down language barriers
With the number of non-Japanese continuing to grow, the prefecture is hoping to help all of its residents with more accessible information.
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BUSINESS / Longform
Jun 7, 2021
Change of direction: Opting for a midlife career change
The pandemic's impact on people's lives has caused many to rethink not only work goals and priorities, but also how work affects their quality of life.
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PARALYMPICS
Jun 6, 2021
Successful World Grand Prix a boost for blind soccer ahead of Paralympics
Tokyo hosted the IBSA-sanctioned event in a bubble environment, enacting strict protocols to ensure the safety for the participating teams amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jun 6, 2021
Japanese gaming arcades are on their last life
Already on a downward trend, COVID-19-mandated closures are slashing profits and forcing closures of many of the country's iconic locations.

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.