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Japan Polls Show More Public Support for Holding Olympic Games

  • Fewer respondents calling for Tokyo Games to be canceled
  • Government pushes ahead with event after one-year delay
Protesters outside the Village Plaza during a media tour at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, on June 20.

Protesters outside the Village Plaza during a media tour at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, on June 20.

Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

More evidence emerged that the Japanese public’s opposition to next month’s Tokyo Olympics is losing steam, according to a series of media polls published roughly one month before the opening ceremony.

A survey by broadcaster Fuji Television carried out June 19 to 20 found 30.5% of respondents said the event should be canceled, compared with 56.6% the previous month. About 35.3% said the competition should be held without spectators, while 33.1% said a limited number of people should be admitted to the venues.