Tokyo plans to submit bid for 2020 Olympic Games

[Viva_La_Revolution]

Source: BBC

Tokyo intends to bid for the 2020 Olympics as part of Japan's recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit the country in March.

City governor Shintaro Ishihara made the declaration following his re-election for a fourth term.

"Although they are nine years from now, we can start raising our hand," he said.

"If we work hard with hope, it will be a big catalyst for our country's reconstruction and revival."

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[Drale]

1. I wish them luck

unless Chicago decides to pursue that Olympics as well, then screw you Tokyo, We want it. :rofl:

[Johnny Harpo]

2. Considering Japan's Current Problems....

it would seem the Olympics should be the farthest thing from their minds.

[rug]

3. I wonder who'll win the 20K evacuation.

[RedCloud]

4. I thought we were all supposed to get killed again in 2012?

[Blue_Tires]

5. is now really the best time to mention this??

[Earth_First]

6. Tokyo Olympic Comittee unveils 2020 mascot:

Honestly, if I were a citizen of Japan, I would be outraged. The BILLIONS that could be spent on the recovery of their devestated country that will would be spent on hosting the Olympics is an outrage!