The number of online signatures calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has exceeded 450,000.
A lawyer who submitted a signature to the host city, Tokyo, expressed concern about the further spread of the infection during the tournament and said, "The event is about to be held without a clear statement as to what the significance of the event is." Said.
Signing began online in May, more than two months ago, and has exceeded 450,000 this month.
Kenji Utsunomiya (74), the former chairman of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, who is engaged in signature activities, held a press conference on the 15th after submitting his signature to the host city of Tokyo.
In this, Mr. Utsunomiya said, "I think the original cause of the Olympics as a proof of overcoming the reconstruction Olympics and the new Corona has been lost. What is the significance of doing it at this point? It's about to be held without being able to do it. "
He then said, "Is it okay to hold it under a state of emergency? If the infection spreads further during the tournament and medical collapse occurs, the lives that can be saved will not be saved. Now is the time to courageously decide to cancel." ..
The Tokyo Games have been signed online to support the Games, saying that it is possible if necessary infection countermeasures are taken, and the number has exceeded 100,000.