March 1, 2020 at 13:14 JST
The Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka is closed on Feb. 29, the first day of its emergency closure. (The Asahi Shimbun)
Eerie scenes of emptiness and silence were the rule on Feb. 29 around Japan as theme parks closed and preseason games played in deserted ballparks in an attempt to halt the spread of the coronavirus. [Read More]
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A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II
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