Media Speculation: Empress Absent from Olympic Opening Ceremony?
The Japanese weekly women's magazine, Josei Seven, has reported that Empress Masako may not attend the opening ceremony of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics on 4 th of this month. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/3b45dcbbf7298e54ba0362a2dc87aee7e65869b4?page=1 Opposition to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics is high among the Japanese people. According to a poll by the Asahi Shimbun, 43% of respondents favored "cancellation" and 40% "rescheduling," while a survey by the Yomiuri Shimbun showed that 59% favored "cancellation". His Majesty the Emperor is the honorary president of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and is expected to make the "opening declaration" at the opening ceremony. However, it has not yet been decided whether each event will be held with or without an audience. An official of the PM’s office said: “Because of his position as Honorary President, it is unthinkable that His Majesty would be "absent