Tokyo Olympics Held

Japan's first Olympic Games showcased post-war economic recovery and technological prowess, while the Shinkansen bullet train debut symbolized Japan's emergence as a global power.

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Tokyo Olympics may refer to:1940 Summer Olympics, Games of the XII Olympiad, cancelled due to World War II 1964 Summer Olympics, Games of the XVIII Olympiad 2020 Summer Olympics, Games of the XXXII Olympiad, held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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