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Japan’s journey to hosting the Olympics is steeped in history, resilience, and national pride. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tokyo as the host city for the 2020 Summer Games in 2013, making it the first Asian city to host the Olympics twice—first in 1964 and now in 2020. Jubilant crowds celebrated this decision, symbolizing Japan's rising prominence on the global stage.