Pandemic and social distancing deal blow to Japan's restaurants

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Amid mounting uncertainty over how long the pandemic will last, more restaurants in Japan are closing their doors for good.  (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 

RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Tomoyuki Utsuno, director-general at the Tokyo Food and Beverage Business Association, a trade group made up of nearly 8,000 restaurants and bars, has many people calling at his door these days.

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