Tokyo Gov Ishihara enthusiastic about hosting 2016 Olympics

Thursday 05th June, 02:45 PM JST

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kenchan at 08:58 PM JST - 5th June

can't see how tokyo would ever win the olympics....its not about whether its capable or a nice place to be, but the key criteria of benefiting the local area just can't be justified in Tokyo. Which poor area in tokyo needs total re-development like Stratford in London? Any takers on this subject? Which areas of Tokyo needs re-development? Does Chiba count?
blvtzpk at 09:41 PM JST - 5th June

Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara said Thursday he is enthusiastic about winning a bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Let the blinking begin!!!
burikko at 09:48 PM JST - 5th June

I've surfed on internet in Japanese again. I can hardly find affirmative comments to Olympic on forums. Many people said it is wasteful. Others said Ishihara's brain has got off the point.
Sarge at 09:52 PM JST - 5th June

"Let the blinking begin!!!"

Heh - especially if sumo is made an Olympic sport and that blinker Kisensato participates.
Bovinus at 10:13 PM JST - 5th June

It's just not going to happen Shintaro, for the simple reason that continents take turns getting the Olympics. The US gets about every 5th Olympics so it will be their turn when 2016 rolls around because Atlanta got the games in 1996. 8 years after China is way too soon.
burikko at 10:30 PM JST - 5th June

Yeah, Rio de Janeiro is best. Many Japanese agree Rio de Janeiro on Yahoo Japan's forum.
usaexpat at 11:45 PM JST - 5th June

I think Tokyo and Chicago are a tough match but I am biased because Chicago area is home. They share the same transportation challenges among other things. Chicago has more space for venues but Tokyo is safer. Rio is an exotic city but they'd have to have the whole army out on the streets to control the crime. I say either one is good for me becasue I can make a point to see the games. rjd right on with your comments on China's getting the games. Can't poke Japan in the eye after that huge blunder.
Youdontknow at 11:52 PM JST - 5th June

I hope Japan gets it! But kind of ironic that Ishihara would condone an event that would bring more of the people from around the globe to Japan, that he despises!
Richard_the_First at 12:07 AM JST - 6th June

Too close to Beijing. He is wasting Tokyoites money big time.
burikko at 12:30 AM JST - 6th June

I can't agree with Tokyo Olympic as a Japanese. Ishihara, don't steal my money as tax.
timorborder at 09:02 AM JST - 6th June

Considering that the good ship Shingin is on the rocks for a whole lot of money, I wouldn't trust Captain Blinky with the milk money, let alone an Olympic bid.
sarcasm123 at 10:23 AM JST - 6th June

If Tokyo does not get it the main (only?) reason will be that Beijing is too close to Tokyo. Not that I hope Tokyo gets the Olympics though.
capone at 05:20 PM JST - 6th June

japan's policy, as with everything, is to out-bribe its competitors
apecNetworks at 11:25 AM JST - 7th June

The Japanese still uses that ancient saying, "money talks, BS walks". I believe that saying still has leagues of fans as a valid currency in the world.
burikko at 05:07 PM JST - 7th June

Ishihara instructed government officials. We will have to struggle in dirty competition. Yeah, he had declared offering bribe.