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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Michael Howie

Japan is encouraging more young people to drink alcohol and boost economy

Japan’s young people are being urged by the state to drink more alcohol to boost the country’s economy.

The national tax agency has launched a “Sake Viva!” competition to come up with ideas to promote drinking among the younger generation and boost revenues.

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