Country is returning to normal following the Covid-19 pandemic, with pachinko halls set to reopen from today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Japan.- The state of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic is to be lifted in the remaining prefectures, including the country’s capital Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of today (May 25), the Japanese government has lifted the state of emergency with the spread of the virus said to be under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was first declared on April 7 but has already been lifted in certain prefectures in recent weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easing of restrictions will allow the country’s pachinko halls to fully reopen under new safety measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will also be a boost to the country’s plans to issue three licences to build integrated resorts for the very first time. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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