Home of 2020 Olympics Feels Virus Shock

The video discusses the severe impact of COVID-19 on Hokkaido's winter sports industry, local businesses, and tourism. With the state of emergency declared, cancellations have surged, affecting sales and bookings. The pandemic has also disrupted the supply chain for high-grade products like sea urchin. Outdoor adventure companies face unprecedented challenges, and the potential cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics could further harm Japan's tourism and property market.

What was the immediate impact of the coronavirus on Hokkaido's winter sports tourism?

• More bookings for the next season

• Increased number of tourists

• Improved local business sales

• Empty ski resorts and a drop in business

How did the coronavirus affect the demand for high-grade products like sea urchin?

• Demand increased significantly

• Demand remained stable

• Demand slightly decreased

• Demand crashed, leading to halted production

What is a major concern for the future of tourism in Hokkaido?

• Rise in property prices

• Increase in local tourism

• Reluctance to travel and spend

• Overcrowding of tourist spots

What could be a significant consequence if the Tokyo Olympics are canceled?

• Increase in international visitors

• Boost in local tourism

• No impact on tourism

• Major impact on Japan's tourism business

How might the cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics affect Japan's property market?

• It would stabilize the market

• It could lead to a slowdown

• It would cause a property boom

• No effect on the property market