A Look at the Empty Streets of Japan during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Now silent once crowded streets of Japan.
Batul Nafisa Baxamusa
Japan is always bubbling with tourist activity as it is a popular tourist destination.
Japan the land of the rising sun.
The pandemic led to many traveling restrictions in this busy country and left most of its streets deserted.
Coronavirus led to a nationwide constraint on free movement.
A Look at the Empty Streets of Japan During the Covid-19 Lockdown.
Reduction in religious gatherings led to lesser crowds at temples than the usual.
Heritage sites with few tourists.
Shopping malls are empty as shoppers stay home.
Shorter queues outside the restaurants.
The bustling marketplace looks abandoned by the regular bargainers.
The Streets seem to be waiting for people to come back.
The residents too seem wary of leaving their homes.
The scenic Japanese gardens wait patiently for patrons to return.
The empty crossings are proof enough that Covid-19 has put a pause on normal daily life.
Japan seems deserted for now, but will get back to its busy, bustling self with local and international tourists, once the Covid-19 situation is under control.