“No fans was a very difficult decision,” said organising committee president Seiko Hashimoto.
“We had no choice but to arrive at a no-spectator decision,” she told The Associated Press, adding, “We postponed and postponed, one after another. I have done some soul-searching about that.”
International fans were already barred months ago, and the events slated in the area will see mostly empty seats, bar selected dignitaries and sponsors.
Although a vast majority of the venues are located…