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Illegal downloading of copyrighted content is hurting writers and publishing houses.

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government and ruling party have decided not to submit to the current Diet session a bill cracking down on illegal downloads of copyrighted content as various organizations voice concerns about excessive restrictions.

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