Postponed Tokyo Olympic Games: July 24, 2020

 It was originally planned that Tokyo Olympic Games start Friday, July 24, 2020.

The schedule was postponed about a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Olympic Games are not a major topic for many people for now.

 Many people in Tokyo spent quiet days today. People stayed in their homes or had minimum necessary visits to secure daily necessities. Many people worked at home. Trains were vacant. Roads were less crowded.

It was late March that IOC decided to postpone the Games. The Japanese government as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan government stress that they do not change the plan to host the Games in July 2021.

Japanese people have cold eyes. Majority think that the Games will not be held or the Games should be cancelled, according to opinion polls.

The flags, posters and signs have not been renewed.

The flags of “Tokyo 2020”, not “Tokyo 2021” flap in many shopping and residential areas. (See also the 2nd photo from the top)

 

Taxis have Tokyo Olympic Games logos in their bodies.

 

The Tokyo 2020 sign stands in Ginza’s main street. (The photo was taken in March 2020)

 

The Japan National Stadium, the planned main stadium of the Games, opened November 2019. (The left photo was taken in Oct. 2019. The top photo was taken from Shinjuku's skyscraper this week)

It was used for some sports events from December 2019 to March 2020. Now, it is not usually used.

The Baji Park (Equestrian Park) plans to host equestrian games. (See the third photo)  

I do not know the situation in July 2021. I just post the photos in July 2020 for record.