Millions of Japanese viewers of the world’s longest-running animated cartoon TV show will have to make do with re-runs from next week after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted production, Reuters reports.

Aired every Sunday since 1969, the Sazae-san show features the everyday ups and downs of suburban Japanese housewife Sazae and her extended family, is a household name for many generations.

Japan's economy has been seriously disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak and restrictions imposed to curb its spread, leaving many districts in Tokyo much quieter than usual. — Reuters
Japan's economy has been seriously disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak and restrictions imposed to curb its spread, leaving many districts in Tokyo much quieter than usual. — Reuters

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