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Government considering ending previous limitations on guests for large events like concerts.
Change is part of first update to Guidelines for Official Writing Composition in 70 years.
COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
To his credit, this is one of the more advanced tech problems a Japanese politician has experienced.
The move is intended to minimize damage during natural disasters, but is it too little too late?
Don’t go to Japan, and if you’re already traveling there, come home ASAP, says State Department.
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