Anger in Tokyo over the Summer Olympics is just the latest example of how unpopular hosting the games has become
- Written by Mark Wilson, Professor, Urban & Regional Planning, School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University
Protesters speak out against the Olympics in Tokyo on May 17, 2021.AP Photo/Koji SasaharaThe Summer Olympics, postponed in 2020 by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduled to begin on July 23, 2021, in Tokyo. Even though surfing and four other sports will debut at these games, the locals aren’t exactly thrilled.
According to a...