Tokyo Olympic Games Announces Guidelines for Spectator Behavior, Including Ban on Going Straight Home and High-Fiving

The Organizing Committee of the Tokyo Olympics, which will be held with spectators, has announced guidelines for spectators to follow in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In the guidelines, the organizing committee asks for the cooperation of spectators not only inside the venue, such as the prohibition of loud cheering, but also outside the venue, such as "direct bounce" between home and the venue.

The Organizing Committee of the Games has prepared guidelines for spectators to prevent the spread of infection not only by limiting the number of spectators but also by their behavior.

According to the guidelines, spectators are prohibited from wearing masks, cheering loudly, and high-fiving or rubbing shoulders with other spectators.

In addition, refraining from eating and drinking in groups in the aisles and other places is also included.

In addition, the sale of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed, and since it is prohibited to bring alcoholic beverages into the venue, it is also clearly stated that alcohol consumption will be prohibited inside the venue.

On the other hand, in order to reduce the risk of infections due to the flow of people, there are also rules for behavior outside the venue, such as "going straight home" from home to the venue, visiting the venue at different times, and refraining from eating and drinking on the streets.

If spectators do not follow these guidelines, they may be denied entry or asked to leave the venue.

These guidelines will also be applied to the Paralympic Games when they are held with spectators.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20210623/k10013099201000.html