At exactly 50 years after Japan hosted their first Summer Olympics games in 1964, Tokyo 2020 is yet another shining light to brighten the seemingly “gloomy” Japan. It is something that will help to erase the memories of 2011 great east Japan earthquake and the still looming Fukushima nuclear accident whose solution is still questionable but under control.
The more
than a decade long economic downturn that has witnessed struggles to get on its
knees under Shinzo Abe’s regime of Abenomics will probably make the necessary
strides to plough it into greater loci at the end of the first quarter of the
21st Century. Indeed, there is greater reason to celebrate as was
the case in 1959 when Tokyo was announced to host not only its first Olympics
but also the first one on Asian soil.
As a
directly beneficiary of the Japanese government assistance, I take great
pleasure in applauding the country’s efforts in realizing this dream. I believe
the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be a great opportunity to awaken the social and
economic muscle of this great nation; a nation that is spearheading most of the
advanced technological research areas that are directly beneficial to the
entire humanity.
By
the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Japan should be able to rise above the constant fears
of the world and rather embrace the globalization endeavours of the world at
large. This is yet another opportunity for Japan to show to the whole world
that they are a resilient people with a rich cultural heritage to broadcast to
the world. And as the world stood by Japan’s side to show oneness during the
2011 destruction by Mother Nature, the whole international body will still
stand by them to celebrate yet another achievement that showcases Japan as a
resilient society.
To
the Japanese people - おめでとうございます！！！
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