Vinton native discusses how Japanese feel about Olympics Ian Price July 27, 2021 1 min 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 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace ready to help with health care plan options with premium costs in flux Gene Marrano November 14, 2025
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:
