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Hamami is the time of year when Cherry Blossom Flowers blossom and droves of people go out to view them. Often it’s about having a picnic under the beautiful trees.

TOKYO — Women-only cars in Tokyo were launched for the first time in morning rush-hour trains on Monday in a bid to prevent groping.

Female passengers generally had a good impression on the new system, with one saying, “I feel relaxed because there’s no chance of being groped.” Another said, “It was less crowded than I thought. I will use it tomorrow, too.”

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