Japan keeps up preparations for Olympics this summer

TOKYO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Japan's government is continuing with preparations to hold the Tokyo Olympics this summer as planned, following a postponement because of the coronavirus pandemic, chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday.

Japan has repeatedly insisted it will hold the Games, despite opinion polls showing a majority of respondents want them postponed again or cancelled. (Reporting by Elaine Lies; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)