TOKYO -- Toyota Motor said Monday that it will not air any Olympic-related TV advertisements going forward, despite the automaker being a top-tier sponsor.
Companies begin to distance themselves from unpopular event

Toyota has decided against running any Olympic-related TV ads in Japan as public sentiment toward the sporting event remains mixed at best. (Source photos by Yo Inoue and AP)
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor said Monday that it will not air any Olympic-related TV advertisements going forward, despite the automaker being a top-tier sponsor.