Japan lift 10,000 crowd cap for events but cheering and clapping to be restricted
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Japan's Government has lifted its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, including major sports.
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Japan's Government has lifted its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, including major sports.
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