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Japan-Tokyo Olympics/Protest
Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2021 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of protesters, signs
2. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Natori, protester (full name not given):
"The Tokyo government has been asking us to restrict our activities and only has the Olympics in mind."
3. Various of protesters
4. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Atsuko Ikegami, protester:
"I think the government considers the Olympics as exceptional above all."
5. Various of computer screen showing Japan's telework campaign
6. Various of pedestrians, shop signs
Protesters took to the streets of Tokyo on Saturday to voice their opposition to this summer's Olympics Games out of fear infections will spike during the biggest international event since the pandemic began.
Officials said Olympic organizers are considering possibly allowing as many as 10,000 spectators at the venues, while also holding public viewings across the country. But a number of prefectures have refused to hold public viewings over concerns of fueling another outbreak.
Medical experts have also advised the government to hold the Games without spectators. Such a decision would please many Japanese citizens, who are worried that large crowds could worsen the nation's COVID-19 situation.
Some protesters allege the government is more concerned about holding the Olympics than managing the country's COVID outbreak.
"The Tokyo government has been asking us to restrict our activities and only has the Olympics in mind," said a protester named Natori, adding that he didn't know where their obsession comes from and they can't even explain why.
Public anger is fueled by contradicting government policies. Authorities are asking companies to promote teleworking from home to prevent traffic congestion in Tokyo. Meanwhile, food establishments must close by 20:00 and stop sales of alcohol at 19:00. Customers at restaurants are limited to no more than two people per group, for up to 90 minutes.
"I think the government considers the Olympics as exceptional above all," said Atsuko Ikegami, another protester.
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will hold an online meeting on Monday to decide the number of spectators allowed at the Games.
Japan-Tokyo Olympics/Protest
Dateline : June 19, 2021
Location : Japan
Duration : 1'27
Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2021 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of protesters, signs
2. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Natori, protester (full name not given):
"The Tokyo government has been asking us to restrict our activities and only has the Olympics in mind."
3. Various of protesters
4. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Atsuko Ikegami, protester:
"I think the government considers the Olympics as exceptional above all."
5. Various of computer screen showing Japan's telework campaign
6. Various of pedestrians, shop signs
Protesters took to the streets of Tokyo on Saturday to voice their opposition to this summer's Olympics Games out of fear infections will spike during the biggest international event since the pandemic began.
Officials said Olympic organizers are considering possibly allowing as many as 10,000 spectators at the venues, while also holding public viewings across the country. But a number of prefectures have refused to hold public viewings over concerns of fueling another outbreak.
Medical experts have also advised the government to hold the Games without spectators. Such a decision would please many Japanese citizens, who are worried that large crowds could worsen the nation's COVID-19 situation.
Some protesters allege the government is more concerned about holding the Olympics than managing the country's COVID outbreak.
"The Tokyo government has been asking us to restrict our activities and only has the Olympics in mind," said a protester named Natori, adding that he didn't know where their obsession comes from and they can't even explain why.
Public anger is fueled by contradicting government policies. Authorities are asking companies to promote teleworking from home to prevent traffic congestion in Tokyo. Meanwhile, food establishments must close by 20:00 and stop sales of alcohol at 19:00. Customers at restaurants are limited to no more than two people per group, for up to 90 minutes.
"I think the government considers the Olympics as exceptional above all," said Atsuko Ikegami, another protester.
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will hold an online meeting on Monday to decide the number of spectators allowed at the Games.
ID : 8205178
Published : 2021-06-20 01:05
Last Modified : 2021-06-20 17:22:00
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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