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Re:Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without overseas spectators by reedf1 on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @05:31AM (#26409827)
I visited Japan a few months before the pandemic hit and it is really sad thinking back now. There was a real effort from the airport in Tokyo to as far away as Osaka and Kyoto accommodating for foreign languages and really showing off Japanese culture. At the time it felt like I was being practised on - so sad to see all that effort go to waste.
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Re:Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without overseas spectators by DocTomoe on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @05:54AM (#26409978)
That also was related to the general idea that the Tokyo Olympics were meant as a Japan Rebirth after Fukushima, much like the 1964 Olympics were considered a Rebirth of a modern Japan after WW2.
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Re:Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without overseas spectators by ttanimichi on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @09:05AM (#26411306)
Yes, but, the PREVIOUS Tokyo Olympics was also cancelled due to WW2. (originally scheduled to be held in 1940 and rescheduled to be held in 1964.)
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Re:Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without overseas spectators by fomine3 on Wednesday March 10, 2021 @08:21PM (#26418949)
This is far-fetched argument by who involved Tokyo Olympic. If they really think to support Tohoku area that damaged from tsunami/nuclear event, Tokyo, the most crowded and developed city, shouldn't be chosen.
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