Tokyo scenes during the Olympic Games: July 23-Aug 8. 2021

 

The Tokyo Olympic Games were held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.

The games were held under the COVID-19 pandemic.

The competitions were played without any spectators.

Tokyo was under a declaration of emergency during the Olympic Games period.

People were asked to stay in their homes as much as possible and to watch the Olympic Games by TV.

People continued their new lives under the COVID-19.

There were a number of people walking in the Shinjuku district although it was less crowded than before (pre-COVID-19 era).

Under the declaration of emergency, people are only asked to stay home or refrain from eating out. The declaration does not have the power to compel people to do so.

We found several scenes related to Olympic Games in many places in the towns.

The competition results were displayed in a large screen at the Studio Alta building near Shinjuku Station. People took glances at it. (See also the top photo)

Not a few people gathered around the National Stadium to share the atmosphere of the Olympic Games. The photo was taken from a commercial complex in Shinjuku.

 

People gathered in front of the Equestrian Park. Equestrian competitions were held there. (See also the 2nd and 3rd photos)

 The competitions were displayed in a large screen placed on the audience seats, which people could see from outside.

 The Games ended on August 8 without serious accidents -- such as infection explosion or cyber attacks.