Prior to the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, some competitions started on the 21st, and while some official goods stores were looking forward to the competition, some were worried about the spread of the infection.
The Tokyo 2020 Official Shop, a store specializing in official goods for the Tokyo 2020 Games, has 67 stores open in 27 prefectures nationwide, and the stores in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, which are open from the beginning, have T-shirts and other items. Approximately 1500 kinds of goods such as badges are on sale.
It is said that the number of visitors has dropped significantly from the beginning due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but since the preparations for the event have been gradually increasing since last month, after it was decided that most of the competitions will be held without spectators, Products such as tumblers and glasses used when watching games at home are gaining popularity.
A Chinese woman living in Japan who bought products for her family and friends said, "I came to buy merchandise, hoping that the Olympic Games would be remembered by my children. I think it can't be helped because of the situation. I'm looking forward to the opening and I would like to support on TV. "
A woman in her twenties who came to buy a T-shirt for her child said, "It was nice to see the competition on TV because the competition was held, but since the corona is unlikely to fit, the infection did not spread and it was safe. I'm worried that it will end in. "
The manager of the "Tokyo Skytree store" said, "The corona sickness had a big impact on the number of customers, but many customers came just before the tournament. It opened in the corona sword several decades later through the tournament goods. I hope the children will be able to share it with them as a memory of the tournament. "
Sales of books related to bookstores in Tokyo No major changes at this time
Bookstores in Tokyo have a special corner, but the sales of related books have not changed yet.
Since last month, the bookstore in Chuo-ku, Tokyo has set up a corner of the store that collects books such as the official guidebook for the tournament, as well as commemorative goods such as T-shirts and tote bags for official posters of the tournament created by domestic and foreign artists. Has been done.
Sales of commemorative goods have been increasing mainly from online sales since last month, but the types of books are limited and there is no significant change in sales.
Since it is a weekday, the number of customers is sparse on the 20th, and a woman in her 60s who visited the bookstore said, "I think it is reckless to hold it in a situation where the corona infection is spreading, and some players want to see it. I don't have any, so I think I have limited opportunities to watch it on TV. I want all the players to do their best, but honestly, I have mixed feelings. "
Minako Naramoto of Ginza Tsutaya Bookstore said, "Recently, books related to the tournament have begun to be published, so I would like you to read it by combining your favorite books. Do your best to the players throughout the tournament. I want them to get it, and I hope that the excitement will spread even at bookstores. "