Due to severe spring storms sweeping across Japan, multiple live shows and events have been called off. Considering public safety and mobility troubles, event organizers could not avoid the cancellation. Major cities, particularly in coastal or mountainous regions where the storm's impact is expected to be great, have been affected. The cancellation includes a variety of shows ranging from music concerts to theater performances.
Cancellations due to weather, especially storms, are relatively common in Japan due to its unique geography and weather patterns. Japanese society values the safety of its citizens, and thus cancellations take place even if they result in significant financial loss. It's a norm that most event tickets come with fine print stating that natural disasters can result in cancellation without refunds.
Similar to Japan, in the US or EU, emergencies like severe weather can also lead to event cancellations. However, there are more debates about refund policies and how to handle rescheduling. Consumer protection laws and regulations are often stricter outside Japan in such scenarios.