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: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 “Circle Mirror Transformation,” at Showtimers … a Revolutionary roundtable and Parrotheads on the parkway Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech Linebacker Caleb Woodson charged with DWI Clark Palmer August 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025