Japan PM determined to hold 'safe and secure' Olympic Games Issued on: 17/04/2021 - 00:10 After being postponed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Games are due to open in July Charly TRIBALLEAU AFP/File 2 min Washington (AFP) Japan's prime minister told US President Joe Biden Friday that the Asian nation would do everything in its power to contain Covid-19 infections and hold a "safe and secure" Olympic Games this year. "Japan is listening to and learning from WHO (World Health Organization) and experts" and the country is doing its "utmost" to prepare for the Tokyo Games, Yoshihide Suga said at a joint press conference with Biden at the White House.