Why haven’t the Tokyo Olympics been canceled?

After a one-year delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on July 23. But with Japan’s daily coronavirus cases rebounding and more contagious variants from overseas spreading, many people in Japan are wondering: Why haven’t the Games been canceled?

After a one-year delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics are set to begin on July 23. But with Japan’s daily coronavirus cases rebounding and more contagious variants from overseas spreading, many people in Japan are wondering: Why haven’t the Games been canceled?

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