TOKYO -- Japan is gearing up for its busiest holiday season since the COVID-19 pandemic began as the government eases antivirus measures, though experts say an uptick in infections is likely to keep consumer spending below pre-pandemic levels.
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Japan gears up for bustling holiday despite COVID uptick
Local governments warn of surge in infections during $4.3bn spending spree
Visitors take photos of Mt. Fuji from Arakurayama Sengen Park in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, on April 12. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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