Event Brief
Japan urges calm after toilet paper shortages
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: Japan's government reassures citizens there is no supply issue with toilet paper amid social media panic.
WHO: Japan's government
WHAT: released a statement urging calm
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: due to reports and social media posts regarding distribution issues
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