At This Point, Tokyo Olympics Will Go on, Says Former Japanese Ambassador

The transcript discusses the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Japan, focusing on the quarantine of a cruise ship in Yokohama and the measures taken by the Japanese government, including school closures. It also addresses the potential impact on the Tokyo Summer Olympics, with the government maintaining that the event will proceed as planned, while acknowledging that a final decision will be made closer to the event date.

What was one of the main concerns regarding the handling of the cruise ship in Yokohama?

• The nationality of the passengers

• The ship's destination

• The type of virus

• The number of infected people

What action did the Japanese Prime Minister take in response to the outbreak?

• Closed all schools

• Implemented travel bans

• Distributed masks

• Increased testing

Why is it important to scrutinize the initial response to the coronavirus outbreak?

• To reduce media coverage

• To improve future responses

• To increase public fear

• To blame the responsible parties

What is a major concern for the Tokyo Summer Olympics amid the coronavirus outbreak?

• The weather conditions

• The availability of tickets

• The cost of the event

• The safety of participants

What is the current stance of the Japanese government regarding the Tokyo Olympics?

• Canceling the event

• Proceeding as planned

• Relocating the event

• Postponing the event