Japan cherry blossom festivals cancelled as coronavirus fears grow

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Japan cherry blossom festivals cancelled as coronavirus fears grow

The cancellations come as authorities step up efforts to tackle the outbreak in Japan

Published: February 29, 2020 14:20 AFP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Copy of 572549-01-08-1582971286566 — Major cherry blossom festivals in Japan have been cancelled due to the deadly new coronavirus, the latest in a growing list of events quashed as the epidemic spreads globally. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Japan_95816.jpg-83425-1582971296813 — The traditional spring celebrations in Tokyo and Osaka, which attract millions of people wanting to seeing the white and pink flowers, will not go ahead as planned in April. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of APTOPIX_Virus_Outbreak_Japan_30005.jpg-007dd-1582971300317 — "We are sincerely sorry for those who were looking forward to the viewing... but please give us your understanding," the Japan Mint in Osaka said Friday. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 572548-01-08-1582971283154 — Other cherry blossom events - feverishly anticipated by locals and tourists - are likely to follow suit, according to local media. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of APTOPIX_Virus_Outbreak_Japan_05378.jpg-2bc03 [1]-1582971304014 — Organisers of Tokyo's Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival said people could still enjoy the blooming trees that grow along public roads. Image Credit: AP

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Copy of 572547-01-08-1582971307380 — Trees in Tokyo will soon be in full bloom, with friends, families and colleagues typically flocking to parks for sometimes raucous celebrations. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of Virus_Outbreak_Japan_85155.jpg-5bb16-1582971289772 — The cancellations come as authorities step up efforts to tackle the outbreak in Japan, which has reported more than 230 infections and five deaths. Image Credit: AP

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