Because of expectations for the Olympics, urban development projects are being accelerated. Central parts, bay areas and the Shinagawa area will be redeveloped as a set, and Tokyo’s international comp

and Tokyo’s international competitiveness will also be enhanced.

Not unless teaching English is part of the "development projects". New buildings filled with people who cannot compete on a global level is just putting lipstick on a pig.

Not unless teaching English is part of the "development projects".

It's not.

The Olympics will be a shot in the arm for a few investors and that is about it. Previous cities that have held the Olympics haven't experienced a noteworthy increase in 'international competitiveness' as a result, so there is no reason to think Tokyo will be any different.

These the same people braying about how everyone needs to pay higher taxes to restore Japan's "fiscal credibility."

Whereas spending billions on a 3-week party is a sign of fiscal responsibility, naturally.

What an abysmal waste of money - - - -in light of the victims of the Fukishima disaster languishing in emergency housing , needing funds to restart their lives . . .UNBELIEVABLE misuse of public funds.