2020 Olympics in Japan

            Japan is excited to be the first Asian country to host two Summer Olympic Games. It received the notification on September 7, 2013 when the International Olympic Committee accepted its application over that of Istanbul and Madrid. The Games of the XXXII Olympiad are scheduled to be held from July 24 through August 9, 2020 in and around Tokyo.

Night View with Tokyo Tower Special Lightup (Shibakouen, Tokyo, Japan)

            Some of the venues from the 1964 Olympics will be refurbished and reused for the occasion, such as the Nippon Budokan. The government has allotted 400 billion yen for upgrades and building projects such as renovations on several highways. There is also a plan to build a new railway line connecting Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, and Tokyo Station, reducing travel times and making access easier. This project will mostly be supported by private investors.

Mascot of Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 @ Odaiba

            Fans were excited to hear that wrestling will be reintroduced to the games at the 2020 Olympics. Though wrestling is one of the oldest Olympic events, practiced in Ancient Greece as well as the modern Olympics, it was removed from the 2016 agenda in a controversial decision.

CONGRATS TOKYO!

            After several challenging years with the Tohoku Earthquake, Fukushima nuclear power plant troubles, and an economic downturn, Japan is looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the world. The hosts want to extend the traditional courtesy and service that Japan is famous for, and showing the world the best that the country has to offer.