By HIKARI MARUYAMA/ Staff Writer
May 27, 2020 at 18:20 JST
People representing film, theater and music industry groups, including actress Eri Watanabe, left, and film director Atsuhiko Suwa, right, hold a news conference on May 22 after they submitted a request to the government for greater supports for artists. (Ryo Jozuka)
The government will distribute up to 1.5 million yen ($13,950) to individual artists and entertainment organizers to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources said. [Read More]
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