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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 23, 2020
‘Joy of spring’: Japan fetes cherry blossoms despite virus
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TOKYO: The crowds might be thinner and parties smaller, but warnings from officials over the coronavirus have done little to stop Japanese celebrating as the country’s famed cherry trees explode into bloom. Over a warm long weekend in Tokyo, people packed into traditional blossom hotspots, many not even wearing face masks, to admire the fluffy
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Japan’s cherry blossom viewing parties wither away due to COVID-19 outbreak
News Business Article
TOKYO: Japan’s famed cherry blossom season is in full bloom but parks in Tokyo are empty of traditional “viewing parties” this year, part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Cherry blossom viewing known “hanami” is a beloved part of the Japanese social calendar, with friends, family and work colleagues gathering for picnics,
