Tokyo 2020 Olympics discussion [consolidated]
Aug 22, 2020, 10:16 pm
#241
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There're 2 boxes that you can check. If I want the refund going back to the original card of payment, do I check both boxes or just the second one? It seems like everyone must sign the top box, but it's confusing.
Also, there are two different columns where you sign and print your name. One is under "for and on behalf of Cosport," the other is under "for and on behalf of account name." Which one are you supposed to sign under?
And you should sign "for and on behalf of account name" using whatever name is on your reservations.
I already got a response from them saying they received my form and I should get notification that the request has been processed is 45-60 business days.
Hope that helps!
Aug 23, 2020, 1:03 am
#242
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I checked both boxes (the 1st is the confirm you are cancelling your tickets and the 2nd is to confirm the credit card used to purchase the tickets is still active so it can be refunded to that card. If you used a card that you have since closed, you should NOT check the second box and they will issue the refund a different way after they take care of the refunds going back to the cards).
And you should sign "for and on behalf of account name" using whatever name is on your reservations.
I already got a response from them saying they received my form and I should get notification that the request has been processed is 45-60 business days.
Hope that helps!
And you should sign "for and on behalf of account name" using whatever name is on your reservations.
I already got a response from them saying they received my form and I should get notification that the request has been processed is 45-60 business days.
Hope that helps!
I will do exactly as you did then.
Thanks again!
Sep 7, 2020, 12:27 pm
#243
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Looks like they're going ahead with Summer 2021 regardless of COVID status
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200907_40/
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200907_40/
Sep 8, 2020, 3:50 am
#244
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Looks like they're going ahead with Summer 2021 regardless of COVID status
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200907_40/
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200907_40/
However, I still have no idea what will happen this year once Autumn finally arrives and the weather cools down enough to release the Summer’s sheltered population.
Sep 8, 2020, 3:08 pm
#245
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Not sure how I feel about this.
On one hand, glad I haven't asked for a refund on my tickets yet...
On the other hand, it's not worth getting COVID over an Olympic baseball and basketball game.....
Further to add, maybe there will be a few more choice events that will now become available and hotels will be easier to book......
Further, further to add: I should also update my will.....
On one hand, glad I haven't asked for a refund on my tickets yet...
On the other hand, it's not worth getting COVID over an Olympic baseball and basketball game.....
Further to add, maybe there will be a few more choice events that will now become available and hotels will be easier to book......
Further, further to add: I should also update my will.....
Sep 14, 2020, 5:13 pm
#246
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I hope so. I was never going to be able to attend the original dates, because of work, but I might be able to attend next year. I hope it will be possible to purchase tickets for next year, for those who did not have tickets before.
Oct 18, 2020, 8:06 pm
#247
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Does anyone have suggestions on hotels? Apologies as I have not read this entire thread. Looking now, it seems most hotels are sold out. Does that change closer to the date in folks best experience?
Oct 18, 2020, 9:32 pm
#248
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Oct 18, 2020, 10:09 pm
#249
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Most Japanese hotels do not make inventory available 9 or 10 months out. I'd keep trying at 8 months, 7 months, 6 months and so on. As mentioned above, nobody knows what to expect with a delayed Olympics, including when rooms will be bookable.
Oct 18, 2020, 11:05 pm
#250
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I just searched a random 3-night stay the first week of August on Rakuten. All sorts of availability. Problem is a lot of the hotels are offering only no-refund bookings, but there're still some hotels offering refundable bookings. Around this time last year, hardly anything was available for mid-July through mid-Aug in Tokyo, and what little that was available was all nonrefundable AND with serious price gouging. But for next July, I was already able to secure my Conrad stay.
Oct 23, 2020, 9:31 pm
#251
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A Japanese story (NHK) about the timing for refunds being offered:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/202..._news-main_005
It says they expect to begin from November 10th and will last for twenty days.
I believe this is for tickets purchased within Japan, but may also effect the timing of refunds for tickets purchased from overseas as well.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/202..._news-main_005
It says they expect to begin from November 10th and will last for twenty days.
I believe this is for tickets purchased within Japan, but may also effect the timing of refunds for tickets purchased from overseas as well.
Nov 17, 2020, 8:29 pm
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Any reactions to the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics in 2021?
Nov 17, 2020, 8:34 pm
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Nov 17, 2020, 8:40 pm
#254
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I think it will happen because countries now seemingly know how to hold sporting events while accounting for the virus. My bigger concern is whether spectators from other countries will be allowed and what those requirements/restrictions will be. With a city as crowded as Tokyo I am not sure how you can handle all those people even without Covid. Booked refundable housing until things get clearer.
I have also heard about the temperature in Tokyo during that time of year, not sure I won’t be miserable in a high filtration mask.
I have also heard about the temperature in Tokyo during that time of year, not sure I won’t be miserable in a high filtration mask.
Nov 17, 2020, 8:46 pm
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/...f-thomas-bach/
That the IOC head felt compelled to publicly state there won't be mandatory vaccination for athletes makes me wonder if there's such a requirement forthcoming for visitors.
That the IOC head felt compelled to publicly state there won't be mandatory vaccination for athletes makes me wonder if there's such a requirement forthcoming for visitors.