The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it has canceled a public birthday event for Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace scheduled on the weekend due to concern it could contribute to spread of the new coronavirus.The birthday address on Sunday would have been the first by the emperor, who will turn 60, since his accession to the throne last May 1. His father, former Emperor Akihito, became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in over 200 years when he stepped down on April 30.Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were originally scheduled to greet the public three times on Sunday morn…READ FULL ARTICLE
