TOKYO -- A string of top Japanese companies have distanced themselves from the Olympics three days before the opening ceremony, underscoring concern in corporate Japan about the negative publicity surrounding the Games.
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Japan Inc. Olympic sponsors shy away from Games
Panasonic joins Toyota, Asahi in deciding to skip Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony
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Panasonic said it would only send to Olympic venues staff who are indispensable to the operation of the Games. © Reuters
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