Survey Reveals that Japanese do not want the Olympic Games

• By Anton Grillo
• (General Dispatch) – The media outlet UPI reported that a statistical survey revealed that the majority of the Japanese community disagrees that the Olympics should be held.

• Some 70% of the inhabitants have shown their annoyance at how ineffective and inefficient the government has been in handling the coronavirus immunization campaign even though it is focused on the Olympics.

• The survey was conducted in the second week of March, revealing that 39.2% oppose the holding of the games, while 32.8% advise that the games be held at another date.

• Citizens have been worried about a possible fourth wave, triggering again another outbreak of the coronavirus, spreading in an accelerated manner since the government’s management has been negative.

• However, a portion of the population is still in favor of holding the games, specifically 24.5% despite the difficulties posed by the coronavirus, and they advise that it can be held as long as people abide by biosecurity measures.

• Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned that although there are a large number of people who want to avoid the games, it will not be possible as the nation has invested billions of dollars.

• According to the media outlet Sports Illustrated revealed the amount invested $25 billion, this being one of the largest investments for the Olympics.

• The popularity of the games among the inhabitants decreased after the government announced the restriction for foreign organizers to participate and help the development of the event, Breitbart News reported.

Adittional Information:

Breitbart: Games Over: Poll Shows Majority in Japan Want Tokyo Olympics Canceled or Postponed

Sport Illustrated: Most People in Japan Oppose the Olympics. So Where Is the Opposition?