Japan emperor's 60th birthday overshadowed

By By Mari Yamaguchi
Updated February 23 2020 - 12:33pm, first published 12:31pm
Public birthday celebrations for Japan's Emperor were cancelled amid concerns about the coronavirus.
Public birthday celebrations for Japan's Emperor were cancelled amid concerns about the coronavirus.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, marking his 60th birthday, offered his sympathy to those affected by the coronavirus, as concerns over infections forced the traditional gathering of tens of thousands of well-wishers outside the royal palace to be cancelled.

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