Cherry blossom (Sakura) festivals across Japan have been cancelled as the covid-19 outbreak worsens across the country. The traditional spring celebrations in Tokyo and Osaka which attract millions of people yearly will not go ahead as planned in April. The Japanese government has also been actively informing people to avoid participating in “hanami” parties in an effort to prevent the ...
In an effort to bolster the sagging tourism sector due to the coronavirus outbreak, the government of Thailand is considering adding two more public holidays, extending the Songkran festival to 9 days. This was announced by Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, although the decision has yet to be finalized. The coronavirus epidemic, which started in China last December, is taking ...