Tokyo 6420 is a digital project examining the history, cultural legacy, and urban impact of the 1940, 1964 and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo and the Olympics: An Introduction
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The 1940 Olympics
The 1940 Tokyo Olympic never took place due to the Sino-Japanese war, yet the planning for the Game provides a fascinating look at what would have been.
The 1964 Olympics
The 1964 Tokyo Games were arguably one of the most successful Olympics of all time, reintroducing Japan onto the world stage as a peaceful technological powerhouse.
The 2020 Olympics
Pokemon and samurai: Leveraging Gross National Cool.
The Nippon Bukodan
Judo venue.
The National Gymnasium
Swimming, diving and basketball venue.
Meiji Jingu Stadium
Baseball venue.
The Nihonbashi Bridge
The center of Tokyo.
