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Artist Kinji Kimura, 76, who sells postcard-sized prints of work, sits on a stool while waiting for customers near the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan, March 18, 2020. "Arashiyama is empty," is a new catchphrase that appeared on posters in the area. "It's time to visit Kyoto," they say, because there are no long lines and waiting to do river rafting, get into popular temples or cross the bridge. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Artist Kinji Kimura, 76, who sells postcard-sized prints of work, sits on a stool while waiting for customers near the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan, March 18, 2020. "Arashiyama is empty," is a new catchphrase that appeared on posters in the area. "It's time to visit Kyoto," they say, because there are no long lines and waiting to do river rafting, get into popular temples or cross the bridge. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

March 30, 2020

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AP PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms, empty stores in virus-hit Japan
March 30, 2020 10:49 p.m.

AP PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms, empty stores in virus-hit Japan

NARA, Japan (AP) — Cherry blossoms are in season and the ancient Japanese capital of Nara, with its majestic Todaiji “Big Buddha” temple and its herds of deer, would normally be packed.