They had an additional year to prepare for the upcoming Games. And I get that things are difficult, especially with COVID in the mix. But as a resident of Japan, I am super nervous with how disorganized this all is. END.
I haven’t even started covering the games in earnest yet but I am EXHAUSTED. I’m guessing this role usually goes to someone who does logistical stuff - and not a reporter. So I thought I’d raise some awareness on what’s been happening behind the scenes.
Most of the time - I have found out VITAL information on my own and have had to act blindly. I literally feel like I’ve been just stabbing in the dark for about two months now.
We also had to submit an ‘activity plan’, which outlines what our members would be doing for the first 14 days in Japan. (After the initial 14 days they can go outside of the Olympic bubble - anywhere they want.)
For background, the Tokyo2020 Organizing Committee asked all media organizations, delegations and others involved to designate a COVID-19 Liaison, who would be in charge of getting their members into Japan and ensuring they follow coronavirus protocols while here.
#TIPReportHeroes: The Department recognizes Shoichi Ibusuki. He has been an unrelenting champion of protecting foreign workers’ rights in Japan, and he has worked tirelessly for years on behalf of foreign technical trainees to assist victims of forced labor and prevent abuse.