The Main Stadium for 2020 is Nearly Complete!
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics main stadium is 90% complete, one year before the games begin.
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Happy Birthday Shan Shan!
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Flip Out at This Unique Iwate Event
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Eco Olympics: Recycled Plastics & Metals
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Young Drummer, Big Dreams
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Japan's Super Expensive Seasonal Watermelons
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