Asahi Shimbun: Cancel The Tokyo Olympics

An editorial in the Asahi Shimbun newspaper calls for the Tokyo Olympics to be reconsidered due to rising COVID-19 cases. It criticizes the International Olympic Committee for being self-righteous and highlights a disconnect between officials and public sentiment. Despite Japan's commitment to holding the event safely, polls indicate that 60-80% of Japanese citizens want the Olympics canceled because of the pandemic.

How did Japan's government respond to the concerns about holding the Tokyo Olympics?

What was the main reason cited for wanting to cancel the Tokyo Olympics?