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 Closed for renovation 05-08-2020 Japan Update

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	Japan Update May 8, 2020

	Japan's State Guest  House silently awaits return  of VIPs TOKYO -- The grounds of   Akasaka Palace stand empty at a time  of year usually full of tourists,  as the gates remain closed to  both high-profile visitors and  everyday tourists alike due to  the coronavirus pandemic. The neo-Baroque structure,  styled after Paris's Palace of  Versailles, had been preparing  for a busy spring, including  welcoming Chinese President   Xi Jinping. Now the downtime is being used to refurbish the palatial building,  and add new features, in  preparation for the eventual  return of guests.
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