Local character event canceled to prevent new virus infection Tochigi Sano February 19 17:07
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, Sano City in Tochigi Prefecture has decided to cancel the event scheduled for weekends, where local characters from all over the country gather.
The event was canceled to celebrate the birthday of Sanomaru, a mascot character in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, and was scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd of this month.
Sanomaru, a motif of the famous Sano ramen, is a popular character that has been chosen as the best local character in Japan, and at the event there are 35 characters from around the country, such as Kumamoto in Kumamoto Prefecture. Then, stage shows and product sales were to be held.
According to the city, about 28,000 people visited this event last year, and since a lot of people are expected, the steering committee made in the city etc. decided to stop to prevent infection That is.
The manager of the Karaage store, who was visiting the city hall to open an event, said, “The spread of the infection has caused a great deal of turmoil, so I thought it would be“ halfway ”or“ sorry ”. I want you to hold these events at times. "
Mr. Nao Izumida of the Sano City Urban Brand Promotion Office said, "I am very sorry that I wanted to see how the event recovered from Typhoon No. 19. I would like to open another event when the trend has ended." .
Local characters from various places also commented
Comments have been received from local characters from all over the country who were going to participate in the event that the birthday event of Sanomaru was canceled.
“Fuka-chan”, an image character from Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, commented on Twitter, “I'm sorry because we really enjoyed the event, but everyone's safety is the best.
In addition, local character "Kaparu" of Shiki-shi, Saitama commented, "I'm sorry. Mr. Sanomaru, please invite me if there is anything again!"