No Tokyo cherry blossom parties? Government asks citizens to refrain from outdoor hanami parties

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Casey BaseelOne of the best things about spring in Japan might be non-existent this year because of the coronavirus. The sakura (cherry blossoms) are constantly cited as the most recognizable sign of spring in Japan, and that’s definitely true. When trees all over the country burst into breathtakingly beautiful clusters of pink flowers right about the […]