Biden Supports Moving Forward With Olympics: Nikkei

The transcript discusses the Japanese public's mixed feelings about hosting the Olympics amid the pandemic. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga aimed to secure G7 support, which he achieved, with leaders like Joe Biden expressing backing for the event. Despite concerns about the Olympics being a potential super spreader event, recent polls show a slight shift in public opinion, with half of the respondents supporting the event. However, vaccination rates in Japan remain low, adding to the public's apprehension.

What recent change in public opinion regarding the Olympics was noted in the Yomiuri newspaper poll?

What percentage of the Japanese population is fully vaccinated, and how does this relate to the public's opinion on the Olympics?