People in Japan don't think the Olympics should be happening

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The delayed 2020 Olympic Games finally kick off this week, but with seemingly low support from those in the host country. About 3 in 5 internet users in Japan think the Olympics should not continue due to COVID-19 complications, while 2 in 5 are comfortable with the Games commencing as planned. Either way, with the opening ceremony underway today, the spectator-free Olympics are already in motion.

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