70% of Japanese Citizens Say "Tokyo Olympics Should Be Canceled or Postponed Again"

A public opinion poll revealed that 7 out of 10 Japanese citizens believe the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July to September this year should be canceled or postponed.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] Seventy percent of Japanese citizens responded that the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July to September should be canceled or postponed.

According to a Kyodo News survey conducted over three days from the 10th, involving 1,015 voters nationwide, only 24.5% answered that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should be held as scheduled. In contrast, 39.2% favored cancellation, and 32.8% supported postponement. Despite being about 100 days away from the opening of the Olympics, negative public opinion is predominant.

Regarding the torch relay that began on the 25th of last month, only 13.2% responded that it should continue until the end. Nearly half, 49.3%, said it should be stopped in areas with severe infections. Meanwhile, 35.9% advocated for a complete halt.

Concerning the House of Representatives election scheduled to end its term in October, 60.1% stated that the general election should proceed as scheduled without dissolution.

As for the most suitable candidate for the next prime minister, Administrative Reform Minister Taro Kono received the most support at 20.0%. Former LDP Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba (13.5%) and Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (10.3%) followed in order.

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