Rise in coronavirus infections prompts Japan to limit public crowds
The last time the emperor's birthday celebration was canceled was 1996, amid a hostage crisis at the Japanese embassy in Peru.
Passengers and children stand on the desk of the cruise ship Diamond Princess, as the vessel's passengers continue to be tested for coronavirus, at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan February 13, 2020(photo credit: REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON)ByREUTERS
