THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
July 6, 2021 at 17:13 JST
Miraitowa and Someity, official mascots of the Tokyo Olympics, stare at Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in the lobby of the prime minister’s office on March 3. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The government is now moving to ban spectators from late-night Olympic competitions and showcase events held in large venues, including the July 23 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium, sources said. [Read More]
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