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12 Oct, 2013

Tokyo Metro government to extend hours of arts, sports facilities | The Japan Times

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will move up or extend business hours at its arts and sports facilities this fall and winter to accommodate more diverse lifestyles.

“I believe the efforts will lead to increased consumption and revitalize the economy by supporting people’s various lifestyles, with working hours not limited to 9 to 5 anymore,” Gov. Naoki Inose said at a news conference.

He expressed hope that the move will spread throughout society.

Eight cultural institutions and nine sports facilities in the capital will change their business hours temporarily.

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