Rio de Janeiro was officialy awarded the 2016 Olympic Games today over Tokyo, Chicago and Madrid. Congratulations to Rio for their succesful bid.
You can read more info about their win here.
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There was a parade held yesterday to show support for the Tokyo 2016 Olympic / Paralympic Games Bid. The Harajuku area was turned into a procession of color and music as the people of Tokyo got a glimpse of the festivities that might be awaiting them in 2016.
Olympic Parade, Harajuku
You can see more detailed photos of the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Parade at Shibuya246.com
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Found this nice Tokyo 2016 T-shirt when out at Odaiba. Only another couple of weeks to find out whether this will be one of many or a valuable collectors item.
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Tokyo 1964
With the race on to see which city will host the 2016 Olympic Games only 2 and a half weeks away, it is nice to look back on a historic race from the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. There were some great moments! Does anyone remember this event?
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What a fantastic way to remember the long jump and Tokyo 1964.
This photo from Hair Bear demonstrates the length of the record breaking long jump in Tokyo in 1964.
What a way to remember Mary Rand’s wonderful achievement at the 1964 Games in Tokyo.
What an inspiration for others to follow.
Also a fantastic link etched into the pavement connecting the small town of Wells in the UK and Tokyo.
Mary Rand set a record in 1964 Tokyo
Displayed at the Odaiba Big Site Exhibition Hall is a large clock showing the countdown to decision day in Copenhagen on October 2, 2009.
The Olympic countdown clock hits 21 days
Alongside the clock are some great drawings that have been done by Japanese kids. It looks like they have had some wonderful dreams of watching and maybe participating in the Olympic/Paralympic Games.
21 days to go and counting …
As the countdown for the 2016 Games decision approaches, it is great to see this lantern appear on the Tokyo2016 Flickr site.
Memorabilia from 1964 Olympics
This is the 1964 Olympic Lantern which is housed today at the Edo Museum in Tokyo. For more details on this museum and to view the lantern click to this guide.
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The official Tokyo 2016 Candidate City badge and logo
Many people have seen or heard about the lifesize Gundam RX78 model that has been built at Odaiba, Tokyo.
Recently, Gundam has been seen sporting a Tokyo 2016 Candidate City Bid sticker on his left shoulder.
Gundam standing guard over Odaiba
As the clock counts down to the Bid decision, Gundam watches over Odaiba, which is planned to host the Beach Volleyball events at the 2016 Tokyo Games.
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Great teamwork depicting a popular Tokyo symbol – The Tokyo Tower – and promoting the 2016 games.
This shot was submitted to the Tokyo2016 flickr group and shows great teamwork!
Rafting Together for Tokyo2016
Tokyo Tower is a popular symbol for the city.
It was built in 1958, just six years prior to the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. And is painted white and international orange to comply with air saftey regulations and every five years undergoes a painting makeover.
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