China News Service, September 20. According to Kyodo News, it was learned through a questionnaire survey that for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics that were forced to be postponed due to the new crown epidemic, the governors of Japan's prefectures and the mayors of the prefectural government A total of 93 people accepted the questionnaire survey, and at least 18 people believed that the prerequisite for holding next summer is the suppression of the epidemic and the complete response measures. This figure accounts for about 20% of the total number.

Data map: On August 6, local time, the giant Olympic rings in Odaiba Seaside Park, Tokyo, Japan were temporarily dismantled and returned to the factory for maintenance.

　　At present, according to the policy of the Japanese government, even if the epidemic has not subsided next year, the Olympic Games will still be held.

However, there are also requests from the governor to cancel or postpone it again. It can be seen that there are still differences between the Japanese authorities and local governments. While looking forward to the Olympics, some managers are still worried about the spread of the epidemic.

　　It is reported that the questionnaire survey conducted by Kyodo News was completed within the last two months, and all the governors and the mayors of the prefectural and county government offices participated in the answers.

　　Regarding whether it should be held, 55 people answered “should be held”, 3 people thought “should be postponed again”, 1 person thought “should be cancelled”, and 34 people did not answer.

　　Among the chiefs who answered "should be held", Morioka City believes that "the COVID-19 pandemic is subdued worldwide and the adoption of epidemic prevention measures is a prerequisite", and Shiga Prefecture also requires the suppression of the new crown and safety measures as conditions.

Kochi Prefecture pointed out that "safety and peace of mind must be ensured," and Tottori City advocates that "if the countermeasures are not complete, cancellation or postponement is compelling."

　　In addition, Toyama City believes that "the global epidemic is unpredictable, the number of tourists visiting Japan is reduced, and there is no hope of achieving the expected economic results" and demanded cancellation.

Okinawa Prefecture, Maebashi City, and Osaka City have chosen "should be postponed again."

　　Part of the Olympic Games will be held outside Tokyo.

Local governments that conduct pre-match training camps are all over the country, and they have high expectations for the organization.

Kofu City believes that "this is a great opportunity to restore the depressed Japanese economy", and Tokushima Prefecture also believes that this is "a great opportunity to activate the place."

　　When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government emphasized the significance of the Olympics, it said, "This will become a symbol of global solidarity to overcome the difficulties of the new crown and further strengthen the bonds of mankind."

Next, the fate of the Tokyo Olympics will be discussed repeatedly in nearly a year.

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