also some theme parks in Japan are shutting down, and some media events (like one recent in Yokohama) have been cancelled.
and this is happening also outside Japan, for example the famous Mobile World Congress for the first time in hitory has been cancelled, and Sony has announced that it'll skip PAX East, Game Developers Conference and E3 2020 due to concerns of this coronavirus outbreak.
Some are drastic measures, but necessary for both health and economy.
and the timing of today is because this recent decision of the governement:
Japan's health minister says the government is asking event organizers to review the necessity of their events to help prevent a further spread of the new coronavirus outbreak.
Katsunobu Kato called for cooperation at a news conference on Thursday.
He said the need is for organizers to check on the ongoing spread of the coronavirus and the conditions of their event sites.
The minister also said the government at present is not asking for an across-the-board restraint.
He added that the government will appropriately review the holding of events in light of future transmissions and the degree of severity.
about Magical Mirai 2020, it is still too early to know, things can get better or worse, nobody knows, but things can change. Even the Olympics games could be cancelled, some upcoming sports events have been scaled down or moved/cancelled
the organizers have decided to scale down one of four Paralympic test events due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The three-day boccia test event, scheduled to start next Friday, will not be held in the form of an international event. Instead, only some Japanese athletes will take part and there will be no spectators.
Nakaminami stressed the need to take special precautions as some Paralympic athletes have cardiorespiratory impairments.
He said he believes individual athletes will receive proper care from their team staff and indicated that the organizing committee will focus on general hygiene management.
Nakaminami also said the organizing committee will work with relevant organizations to continue preparations for the Games for the sake of the athletes who have spent the past four years training.
it will also depends on the travel bans about China, because in the past years, there were many chinese people who attended Magical Mirai.
and it doesn't help that Magical Mirai is an event that takes place in a closed building (both exhibition and concert) and the sales of goods and foods is something to be concerned. and there are many families and children..
but like last autumn, when Crypton cancelled one important event in Kyoto due to a strong typhoon, remember these words "safety comes first". For any future decision, please understand Crypton measures.
(one positive thing is that the warmer temperatures of spring and summer should help to fight the virus, but it is still early to know)
this is the official Crypton statement about the planned future events:
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We are very sorry for this situation, but we ask for your understanding.
For the time being, it is important to note that the health and safety of the fans coming to the venue will be the first priority, and that decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis in regard to various projects planned in the future, not limited to this case. We are grateful if you can understand this situation.
We look forward to your continued participation in the event, and we look forward to your continued support.
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