The Ministry of Foreign Affairs canceled the celebration reception for Emperor Asuno's birthday February 19 at 16:40
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to cancel the minister-sponsored celebration reception for the Emperor's Birthday, which was scheduled to open at the Iikura diplomatic hall in Tokyo on the night of 20th.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the reception was held every year, inviting about 400 people, including ambassadors to Japan and political and economic officials in the country.