Tokyo sightseeing boat firms fear damage to business during Olympics

Tourist boats operating in Tokyo Bay, including traditional roofed boats serving food and drinks, are worried that their business will be hurt when next summer's Olympics and Paralympics water games prevent them from operating on popular routes during the high season.Measures to ensure security and water quality will limit their movements in the traditionally popular viewing spots off the Odaiba waterfront district, and boats will be forced to take new routes.Between June 21 and Sept. 20, Olympics organizers will bar boats from the area where they will place underwater filter screens which …READ FULL ARTICLE