10 questions leading into the Tokyo Olympics

Yes, the Tokyo Games are happening.

After a year’s postponement because of the  coronavirus pandemic, and despite widespread opposition that has reached outrage level among some Japanese people and medical experts, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be held this summer. The Olympics are July 23 to Aug. 8, while the Paralympics will be Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.

There will be protestations about whether the Games should be held until the flame goes out. Followed by think pieces and analyses about what, if any, damage was done by welcoming thousands of visitors to Japan when the  coronavirus pandemic has yet to be contained. But ignore the dark predictions in the coming days because, like it or not, the Games are going to be played.