Vinton native discusses how Japanese feel about Olympics Ian Price July 27, 2021 1 minute read An English teacher in Japan who grew up in the Roanoke Valley is weighing in on reports that the Japanese don’t want the Olympics there while the fight against COVID-19 continues. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Is there a tipping point where masks make a comeback?Next: Summit View Business Park cuts ribbon on first tenant Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0
An English teacher in Japan who grew up in the Roanoke Valley is weighing in on reports that the Japanese don’t want the Olympics there while the fight against COVID-19 continues. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
