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Japan's Takuya Kai, right, celebrate past United States' Eddy Alvarez after a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Japan won 7-6. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings

United States' Sue Bird (6), center, celebrates with teammates after making a shot during women's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Got next: US draws Australia in women’s hoops quarterfinals

United States' Adeline Maria Gray, top, celebrates after winning against Kyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet Kyzy during the semi-final round of the women's 76kg freestyle wrestling match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Chiba, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

USA’s Gray reaches 76 kg final after disappointment in Rio

Plastic vials for testing the coronavirus infection sit on a table at the Main Press Center for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. About 30,000 people are spitting into tiny plastic vials every day at the Tokyo Olympics in a routine that’s grown crucial in going ahead with the pandemic-era Games. (AP Photo)

In effort to curb COVID, Tokyo Olympics collect lots of spit

United States' Lynn Williams, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Netherlands during a women's quarterfinal soccer match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Rapinoe converts and US gets past Netherlands on penalties

Japan's Saori Miyazaki (32), center, is blocked by United States' Brittney Griner (15), second right, during women's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

US uses dominant inside presence to beat Japan 86-69

Japan team celebrate after winning a men's Epee team final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Chiba, Japan. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Japan breaks record with gold rush at Tokyo Olympics

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 1964, file photo, vapor trails from Japanese Self-Defense Force jets form the Olympic emblem of the five rings above the National Stadium in Tokyo for the official opening of the XVIII Olympiad, first even held in Asia. Every Japanese of a certain age has memories of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Even younger Japanese have connections through parents or aunts and uncles who saved old photos, faded certificates, or recall getting a television for the first time to watch the Games. (AP Photo, File)

From the Emperor on down: Memories of the ‘64 Tokyo Olympics

Capt. Chris Marvin, commander of the USS San Jacinto, observes as Lt. j.g. Colton Drake maneuvers a simulated warship alongside a cargo vessel at the Navigation Seamanship and Shiphandling Trainer in Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Mike Glenn/The Washington Times)

Navy turns to virtual shipboard training to prevent real-life accidents

United State's Brittney Griner and Breanna Stewart warm up with teammates Tina Charles, rear left, A'ja Wilson and Sylvia Fowles, rear right, before a women's basketball preliminary round game against Nigeria at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. The U.S. has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to talented post players, possibly the best ever assembled. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Quintet of US post players may be best group ever assembled

Japan's Rikuya Hoshino watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Straka leads Olympic golf on day of low scoring, surprises

Tri Bourne, left, of the United States, celebrates with teammate Jacob Gibb, after winning a men's beach volleyball match against Switzerland at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Howdy, partner! New beach pairings find success at Olympics

Korea's Si Woo Kim plays a tee shot from the 12th hole during a practice round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan, (AP Photo/Matt York)

For South Koreans, Olympic medal is only way out of military

Ivory Coast players leave the pitch after a men's soccer match against Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Rifu, Japan. The match ended tied 1-1.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Argentina, France, Germany eliminated from Olympic soccer

Japan players react after losing to Spain in a men's field hockey match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Japan’s men’s, women’s field hockey teams still winless

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President Donald Trump stands with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe before signing an agreement on trade at the InterContinental Barclay New York hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in New York. From left, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Abe, Trump, and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

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Japan announced Monday it is planning to ramp up its COVID-19 protocols at airports after two Ugandan Olympic team members tested positive for the virus upon arrival to the country this past weekend.

Japan plans to step up COVID-19 protocols for Olympics →

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas from next week, with new daily cases falling just as the country begins final preparations for the Olympics starting in just over a month.

Japan announces easing of coronavirus state of emergency ahead of Olympics →

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