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Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people following the closure of internet cafes in several major cities. The cafes have become a common destination for those without secure housing. They're often open around the clock and many feature private booths, showers and entertainment, including games. But the businesses have been ordered to close their doors to help contain the spread of coronavirus. City officials say they have begun providing them with hotel rooms and other forms of temporary accommodation. In neighboring Saitama, authorities have also repurposed a sports hall for 200 people. Tokyo's government says welfare offices can send homeless residents to designated temporary accommodation, but Kazuhiro Gokan, a consultant with a local homeless support group, told the newspaper that many people had been turned away because of "a misunderstanding among administrators"//bbc