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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are going to be an exciting time for both Japanese and all of the people who come from around the world to enjoy the events, celebrations, and Omotenashi (Japanese style hospitality).
The #Tokyo2020 Games will be the omotenashi (Japanese-style hospitality) Games. Everyone is welcome! pic.twitter.com/kQtVQd0iUu
— Tokyo 2020 (@Tokyo2020) November 12, 2015
The mascots for the Tokyo2020 games ...
* Miraitowa (pronounced mee-rah-e-toh-wa) is based on the Japanese words mirai (future) and towa (eternity).
* Someity (pronounced soh-may-tee) comes from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom variety, and additionally echoes the English phrase “so mighty”.
From NBC News - look ahead to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
Updates
Five sports added to Tokyo games. Baseball/softball, Karate, Skateboard, Sports climbing, and SurfingGoodBye Rio 2016, Hello Tokyo 2020 !!
Today’s Tokyo Olympic News
- Cycling NZ lawyer denies ‘threat’ to Podmore in meeting over Tokyo Olympics snub - New Zealand Herald November 20, 2024
- ‘I can’t recall’: Ex-Cycling NZ CEO blanks on meetings, chats about Podmore’s wellbeing - New Zealand Herald November 20, 2024
- Podmore ‘frustrated at nonselection for Tokyo Olympics’ - PressReader November 19, 2024
- Great Britain diving coach Jane Figueiredo given IOC lifetime achievement award - BBC.com November 19, 2024
- "I'd tell myself it's for building my brand but it gave me a dopamine hit"- When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recalled turning to Instagram for attention - Sportskeeda November 19, 2024
- Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84 - The Boston Globe November 19, 2024
- "You don't want the night to go away"- Simone Biles gets emotional as she describes winning her first gold medal after Tokyo Olympics heartbreak - Sportskeeda November 19, 2024
- Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray reveals Podmore’s ‘tipping point’ during Tokyo Games - New Zealand Herald November 19, 2024
- Bryce Hoppel using Olympic heartbreak as motivation, eyes glory at 2025 Tokyo World Championships - Pulsesports Kenya November 18, 2024
- Olivia Podmore dejected, frustrated at missing Tokyo Olympics, Eric Murray says - Stuff November 18, 2024
- "Religiously in therapy"- Simone Biles opens up about not being affected by Tokyo Olympics horrors while making a comeback in Paris - Sportskeeda November 18, 2024
- Viral post thoughtfully reexamines Kerri Strug's iconic broken ankle vault at 1996 Olympics - Upworthy November 13, 2024
- Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of Minnesota - MPR News November 13, 2024
- Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of Minnesota - bedfordgazette.com November 13, 2024
- "How is this allowed"; "Disrespectful" - Fans react to Olympic medalist Gable Steveson making a comeback to NCAA wrestling using eligibility waiver - Sportskeeda November 13, 2024
- Bev Priestman officially out as Canada head coach; report on drone cheating investigation released - Equalizer Soccer November 13, 2024
- Long, who won shot-put gold in 1964, dies at 84 - ESPN November 13, 2024
- Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of Minnesota - Toronto Star November 12, 2024
- U.S. Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles to Make SI Swimsuit Debut in 2025 - Sports Illustrated November 12, 2024
- Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas Named Latest SI Swimsuit Star Athlete - Sports Illustrated November 4, 2024
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