in Sapporo"Olympic bid"Demonstration against the Tokyo Olympics, appealing for “first to clarify the corruption of the Tokyo Olympics” Demonstration marching to the front of the city hall with a placard (22/10/23 18:40)

Citizens opposed to the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which Sapporo City aims to host, held a demonstration on October 23. Participant: “We don’t want to go to Sapporo!” This was the fourth demonstration rally held by citizens’ groups opposing Sapporo’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Touching on the corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, he appealed that the full picture of the incident should be clarified before the bid. After that, the participants marched to the front of the city hall, holding placards that read, “Hold a referendum.” On the other hand, there are voices from the business world that expect the bid, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura will visit Sapporo in October and show his intention to support the bid.