Mandatory Credit: Photo by Viola Kam/SOPA Images/REX (10591004b) People enjoying the cherry blossom party during the corona virus pandemic Coronavirus Outbreak, Tokyo, Japan - 22 Mar 2020 Although the government had suggested no gatherings for cherry blossom this year due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns that are growing in Japan, people enjoyed the parties as usual, some with face masks on and some not.