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AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Tokyo eyes May 30 for Step 2 on eased business restrictions May 25, 2020 The Tokyo metropolitan government plans to take Step 2 in its COVID-19 road map as early as May 30 by easing restrictions on movie theaters, theaters, cram schools and most commercial facilities.
DEATH TOLL NOW AT 838 Infections rise in Tokyo, Hokkaido as emergency about to be lifted May 25, 2020 Tokyo confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 infection on May 24, up from the previous day and exceeding 10 for the first time in three days. The northernmost main island of Hokkaido reported 15 new cases, also up from the May 23 figure.

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