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Japan 2020 Olympics
![Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020 Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-31-2.jpg)
Tokyo Olympics Seem Sure to Happen — But Likely in 2021, Not 2020
By Associated Press
The International Olympic Committee will make a decision on postponing the Tokyo Games to 2021 within four weeks.
![Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face? Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-03-18-8.jpg)
Tokyo 2020: Avoiding Panic or Saving Face?
By Layne Vandenberg
Are the IOC and the Japanese government hesitant to cancel the Summer Olympic Games because they want to quell public fear -- or avoid embarrassment?
![Tokyo 2020: Asian Democracy in the Spotlight Tokyo 2020: Asian Democracy in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-22_20-18-37.jpg)
Tokyo 2020: Asian Democracy in the Spotlight
By John Lee
Democracies must accept they are in a contest of political ideas, especially in Asia.
![Japan Braces for Unprecedented Olympic Gridlock Japan Braces for Unprecedented Olympic Gridlock](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-tokyo-1536844_1280.jpg)
Japan Braces for Unprecedented Olympic Gridlock
By Thisanka Siripala
Ahead of the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo’s overcrowded transportation networks pose a looming logistical nightmare.
![“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government “281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/wallpaper_03_1280x1024.jpg)
“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.
![IOC “Hugely Impressed” by Tokyo’s Olympic Bid IOC “Hugely Impressed” by Tokyo’s Olympic Bid](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/16024_527c4bebc4f77.jpg)
IOC “Hugely Impressed” by Tokyo’s Olympic Bid
With support from government, business and the public, Tokyo’s Olympic bid is gaining momentum.
![2020 Olympics: Tokyo's to Lose? 2020 Olympics: Tokyo's to Lose?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/15528_527c48ace7baa.jpg)
2020 Olympics: Tokyo's to Lose?
While Japan’s capital city seems to be the favorite to host the games, Istanbul and Madrid are in hot pursuit.
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Tokyo Pushes Ahead for 2020 Olympics
Despite the resignation of the city’s mayor, signs look good for Tokyo to host the 2020 games.
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