Mayor Hirosaki Sakurada requested citizens to refrain from the act of sending cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park online through SNS such as SNS.

Hirosaki Park where 2600 cherry trees of 52 species bloom. Since it is in full bloom from late April to early May, the Hirosaki Sakura Festival, which overlaps with Golden Week, is visited by tourists both inside and outside the prefecture every year.

This year, in order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, we announced that the stalls were closed on March 25 and that food and drinks were prohibited in the park. Announced postponement and cancellation of related events, and decided to close Hirosaki Park on April 1.

Mayor Sakurada said, “By sending cherry blossom information via SNS etc., the people who see it may take action to go to the park. The flow of people and the retention of cherry blossoms may lead to the spread of infection. Yes, I would like you to understand the purpose of prioritizing the health and life of citizens and refrain from transmitting information.” "We will lift the ban after May 7, when the Sakura Festival ends."

There are cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park not only in the park but also outside and in the moat, and there is a danger that cherry blossoms will visit the sidewalks around the park, so guards are stationed during the closure period in the city. They also call for refraining from taking pictures with a tripod or stopping and watching cherry blossoms. The Nishibori west bank, which was not scheduled to be closed at the beginning, was decided to be closed because the surrounding residents could understand it.

On the internet, there are voices saying, "It's better than the spread of coronaviruses." "Cherry blossoms will bloom not only this year but also next year. Let's wait for a year." "I think some people might put up with photography this year." In addition to voices saying that they want to see cherry blossoms in pictures and images, such as "At least only video on TV or internet as a care for those who are self-restraint", we call on people outside the prefecture to close Hirosaki Park so as not to come from afar Posts were also seen.

Hirosaki Park will be closed from 18:00 on April 10th to May 6th.