Sir Paul McCartney has cancelled his entire tour of Japan after contracting a virus. The 71-year-old was due to perform three shows in Tokyo and one in Osaka during his Out There Japan Tour this week, but he became ill soon after arriving in the country last Thursday. Doctors have ordered him to have a "complete rest".
On Sunday, McCartney was apparently planning to perform despite his ill-health, but his team and doctors would not allow it. He is still scheduled to perform in Seoul, South Korea, on 28 May, followed by 19 performances in the United States.
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