Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Constitutional Democratic Party's representative, Edano, said that the event is likely to spread in the country, and the government has decided to postpone or cancel the Games for one year with the IOC = International Olympic Committee. He acknowledged that he should negotiate.
Mr. Edano held a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Association of Japan on the 11th, and said about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "Many people from overseas come to Japan, and the movement of people in Japan will be intense. There is a very high risk of an outbreak in the country in the month. "
"Japanese leaders responsible for protecting the lives and livelihoods of the people should negotiate with the IOC the choice to postpone or cancel the tournament a year after the vaccine is expected to be effective." Said.
Also, at this stage, which is about 40 days before the opening, he was asked if he really thought it was possible to cancel or postpone it. "The Japanese government has the authority to enter and leave the country, and it is possible to forcibly stop it. If you negotiate with the IOC against the background, it will still be in time. "