Sudden temporary closure has taken everyone by surprise.
Now the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo’s Mitaka is taking precautions against the spread of the flu-like virus by announcing that it will be closing for a temporary period from 25 February to 17 March.
As one of the city’s most popular tourist spots, the Ghibli Museum welcomes over a thousand local and international visitors each day, making it a high-risk location for the spread of the coronavirus, which has been officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization.
As such, the government has said it plans to postpone or cancel large-scale events in Tokyo, and in response to this position by the government, and following discussions with Mitaka City, the Ghibli Museum has decided to close its doors temporarily.
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