Japan to decide soon on domestic spectators at Olympics

Tokyo Olympic Games athletes' village (foreground) is pictured in Tokyo, Japan

* Officials weigh allowing up to 10,000 local spectators: reports * Decision on domestic spectators will be made this month: govt * Osaka governor against removing state of emergency 'too easily' Japan will decide this month on whether to allow domestic spectators at the Tokyo Olympics, the government's chief spokesman said on Wednesday, following media reports a proposal to allow up to 10,000 people at events was under consideration. The final call will be made taking into account coronavirus infection conditions and the prevalence of virus variants, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters when asked about the reports. Japan plans to move forward on a proposal that will allow up to 10,000 spectators or 50% of a venue's capacity, whichever is smaller, at events during the Games, Kyodo News said late Tuesday, citing government sources.