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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
- Swimming-Australia lock up coach Taylor until 2028 Olympics - MSN December 20, 2024
- Rohan Taylor Reappointed as Australia's Swimming Head Coach - Devdiscourse December 20, 2024
- Australia’s head swimming coach Rohan Taylor reappointed till 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - Sportstar December 20, 2024
- Tokyo Olympics Remain On Track Amid Cancellation Rumors - FootBoom December 20, 2024
- Spain Announces Selected Footballers for Tokyo Olympics - FootBoom December 20, 2024
- Australia head swim coach Taylor reappointed till 2028 Olympics - FRANCE 24 English December 19, 2024
- Australia’s secret weapon for LA pool locked in - Gold Coast Bulletin December 19, 2024
- Olympic Medalist Bruno Fratus Announces Retirement - Swimming World Magazine December 19, 2024
- Yearend 2024: Carlos Yulo and a golden year for Philippine sports - Inquirer.net December 19, 2024
- Mirabai Chanu: Will try for LA 2028 Olympics if my body is well after Asian Games - Sportstar December 19, 2024
- Manu Bhaker's Olympic success becomes defining moment for Indian shooting in 2024 - MSN December 19, 2024
- Tokyo court fines event company for Olympics bid-rigging - The Japan Times December 19, 2024
- Wrestling at Paris 2024: Paris Olympics in Photos: Japan show, Lopez retirement and shockers - United World Wrestling December 18, 2024
- Olympic Relay Champion Anna Hopkin Retires After Career "Beyond Her Wildest Dreams" - Swimming World Magazine December 18, 2024
- Year Ender 2024: Manu Bhaker Becomes the New Flavour of the Nation with Historic Double Olympic Medal - myKhel December 18, 2024
- 'I think it was a full-circle movement' - American sprints legend reflects on her final race at the Tokyo Olympic Games - Pulsesports Kenya December 18, 2024
- Daniel Dhers: Venezuela's Freestyle legend reflects on his final competition - "Latin BMX is in good hands" - Olympics December 17, 2024
- Allyson Felix makes her feelings known on the legacy that she hopes to leave behind - Sportskeeda December 16, 2024
- Sad Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Confessed Bizarre Tokyo Olympics Experience: ‘No One Knew Who I Was’ - EssentiallySports December 16, 2024
- Disheartened Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Recalls Almost Losing Coach Bobby’s Presence, Leaving Tokyo Olympics Dreams in Limbo - MSN December 14, 2024
Image Credit: The Japan Sports Council
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