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Thursday, July 16, 2020

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JULY 22 START STILL ON Tokyo dropped from ‘Go To’ tourism program after backlash July 16, 2020 The government decided to exclude Tokyo from the “Go To Travel” campaign after local government officials and medical experts raised fears that the tourism program would spread novel coronavirus infections from the capital.
MORITOMO GAKUEN SCANDAL In court, widow sends message to Abe, Aso: I want to know the truth July 16, 2020 OSAKA—After challenging two of the most powerful politicians in Japan, a self-described shy woman broke down in tears when she explained the last day of her husband’s life.

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