[akg_67]

Just FYI, this evening NHK news announced that most museums, theaters, and art galleries are being asked to close. Most events such as Sumo wrestling tournament are also considering closure. PM has asked all large events to be cancelled.

In my city, not on your itinerary, all elementary and junior high schools are being requested to close. All community volunteer oriented events and classes are being cancelled for whole month of March. All government employees are being asked to wear mask. All events in government buildings being asked to close.

Things are moving rapidly since government came back from long weekend.

[kingosticks]

I don't suppose you have an (English) link to that news story? Im getting concerned about my (tourist) trip next week if stuff I want to visit is closed.

[akg_67]

Sorry I don’t have a link. Check /r/japantravel on Reddit. They have a Coronavirus megathread going and lot of other fellow travelers are posting information.

[kingosticks]

Brilliant, not a reddit user so didn't think to check there. And there is so much great stuff on there aside from the bad news about closures. Thanks!

[ghaff]

Check the websites for places you're interested in visiting. A number of museums have announced closures.

[kingosticks]

I did that, I only found the Ghibli Museum and Tokyo National Museum, the former announced last week. Hello kitty land also seems to be closed.