Ueno Park 11:52 on March 21 for a cherry blossom viewing different from the usual year
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, there is a growing trend to stop events tailored to cherry-blossom viewing throughout the country, and on the 21st of the three consecutive holidays, there are many people who enjoy cherry blossoms while taking a walk at the famous cherry blossom spot in Tokyo On the other hand, no banquet was seen, and the appearance of cherry blossom viewing was unusual.
At Ueno Park in Taito-ku, Tokyo, where more than 3 million cherry blossom visitors visit each year, the cherry blossom festival held every year has been canceled to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, and installation of banquet space has been suspended. , Calling for a group to refrain from spreading the seats and banquets.
On the morning of the three-day weekend, there are no banquets in the park on the morning of the 21st, and there are fewer people than usual, but those who enjoy the cherry blossoms by taking a walk and taking pictures of the cherry blossoms with a camera. It was full of people.
A man living near the park, who comes to see the cherry blossoms at Ueno Park every year, says, `` The cherry blossom season was full of foreign tourists every year, but I think that there are far fewer people than usual. It is good to enjoy the cherry blossoms slowly, but I feel a little lonely. "
A woman who came to see the cherry blossoms with her friend said, "I think it's fun to see the cherry blossoms during a banquet, but I can't drink, so I can calm down like a kore and enjoy the cherry blossoms slowly. I'm very grateful to be able to do that. "