Japan eyes scaling back crown prince's April ascension rituals

Ya'll can keep the ceremonies, just dont have any audience!

How about the government doesn’t violate the constitution by paying for these rituals and instead uses the money to address the coronavirus issue?

Yeah, I think we have other things to throw money at now. Like saving the whole economy. The royals can dig into their own pockets if they want a party. They've got plenty.

Agree with Chip and Derek. Now is not the time to spend on lavish ceremonies.

Very few people attend these ceremonies; just a handful of the chosen elite, vetted by Imperial Household Agency. The average Suzuki or Satoh has little idea that they are even happening.

That's shame I was really looking forward to my front row seat as I'm sure many others too.

Um, does anyone even care, given everything else that's happening?

Hope the crown prince comes out safe.