Tokyo is set to host the 2021 Summer Games amidst widespread public opposition due to the ongoing pandemic. With Japan still reporting 1500 coronavirus cases daily, up to 80% of Tokyo residents oppose the Games. The Japanese Emperor's spokesperson has voiced concerns over the potential spread of infections. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga hopes a successful Olympics will bolster his political standing, but local artists, athletes, and business owners express mixed feelings, ranging from cautious optimism to outright opposition. Criticisms focus on the government's prioritization of the Olympics over public safety, slow vaccine rollout, and lack of effective leadership. The sentiment among those interviewed leans towards postponing or canceling the Games, emphasizing public health and the restoration of normalcy over the event.

Tokyo is set to host the 2021 Summer Games amidst widespread public opposition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With Japan still reporting 1500 cases a day, up to 80% of Tokyo residents oppose holding the Games. Concerns have been raised by various individuals, including a spokesman for Emperor Naruhito and citizens from different professions. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga hopes a successful Olympics will boost his political standing, but many in Tokyo, from artists to business owners, express anxiety over the event's potential to exacerbate the health crisis. The slow vaccine rollout and the government's response have been criticized, with calls for postponement or cancellation of the Games.

In Tokyo, Global-Dining's restaurant Gonpachi defied government COVID-19 orders to close by 8pm, citing constitutional freedoms and suing for symbolic damages. Japan's reluctance to enforce strict measures, rooted in its post-WWII constitution limiting government power, contrasts with aggressive responses in Australia and Singapore. As Japan faces a health crisis and prepares for the Olympics, debate intensifies over constitutional reform to expand emergency powers. Public support for change is growing, but legal experts argue that the government already has sufficient authority. The pandemic highlights political motivations behind the push for constitutional amendments, while businesses express frustration with the government's handling of the situation.

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