2020 in Japan

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Decades:	2000s 2010s 2020s
See also:	Other events of 2020 History of Japan  • Timeline  • Years

Events in the year 2020 in Japan.

The first year was largely defined by COVID-19 pandemic that caused the national economy to go into recession, and would continue until October 1, 2021 (when the fourth state of emergency ends). In addition to various historical events, such as the postponement of Tokyo Olympics (until 2021) and with the end of Shinzo Abe era.