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The Japan Times on 2020-08-14 13:06

Coronavirus casting shadow over coming-of-age ceremonies in Japan

Many municipalities have decided to postpone or cancel ceremonies amid the spread of the virus, although a handful plan to go ahead.

Yoshihiko Kushihara

Asahi

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