The Best Holiday In Japan – Tokyo Olympics 2021

The Best Holiday In Japan – Tokyo Olympics 2021     

Get ready for the best holiday in Japan. Are you excited about Tokyo Olympics 2021?

If you want to witness the Tokyo Olympics 2021, then you have reached the right place. Here, you will find everything you need to know about the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.

Everything You Need To Know About Summer Olympics 2021    

Rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that were postponed in March 2020 due to concerns around the coronavirus pandemic have rescheduled for summer 2021.

It was stated that the games will open on July 23, 2021, and close on Aug. 8, 2021. The Paralympics will be held from Aug. 24 through Sept. 5, 2021.

The Olympics were initially scheduled to take place between July 24 and August 9 in the year 2020. But Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) agreed to postpone the games, as countries around the world, struggle to contain the pandemic that has claimed more than 34,000 lives and forced millions around the world into lockdowns.

Postponing of the Tokyo Olympics 2020

Postponing the Olympics for a year seemed like a long delay all those months ago, but in fact, it buys the governments of Japan and Tokyo very little time in the grand scheme of things. Even though several successful Covid-19 vaccines will likely have been rolled out by July of 2021, huge swathes of the world’s population may still be waiting to be immunized by the time the opening ceremony begins.

The Olympics is the biggest event yet to be affected by the growing global pandemic. The decision of postponing the games was welcomed by many athletes and national committees after growing calls for the games to be delayed or canceled because of the outbreak.

Japan and The Olympics

Since the Fifth Olympiad, held in 1912 in Stockholm, Japan has been an enthusiastic participant in the Olympic Games. Although Tokyo was eagerly promoted as the site for the 1940 Games, they were canceled due to World War II. The hosting of the 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo) and the 1972 Winter Olympics (Sapporo) were respectively the first summer and winter games ever held in Asia. The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics marked the third time that Japan has hosted the games.

Under the urging of Kano Jigoro, a judo athlete, the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) was established in 1911

Japan won its first medals in 1920 and its first gold medals in 1928. Japanese athletes have won 439 medals at the Summer Olympic Games (Except Art competitions at the 1936 Summer Olympics), with the most gold medals, won in judo. Japan has also won 58 medals at the Winter Olympic Games.

Tokyo the Wonderful Host City

In terms of being an ideal Summer Games host, Tokyo has all the boxes checked. The city has both the experience and the tourist appeal. 

Tokyo is sure to make a perfect host city. It will also have the honor of introducing five new sports to the Summer Games. The five sports are sport climbing, karate, skateboarding, surfing, and the return of baseball/softball.

The capital of Japan is brimming with impressive cultural attractions, outstanding shopping, and incredible gastronomy. And, let us not forget the abundance of neon lights, the affinity for electronic gadgets, and the spectacular nightlife. There is nowhere else in the world like Tokyo. 

The Best Places to Visit in Tokyo   

Tokyo Imperial Palace Area

From Tsukiji, while you walk through the Ginza area towards Tokyo Station, you will encounter one of the best shopping areas. This shopping area is admired due to its many department stores and lovely cafes which are perfect for people watching. 

It is then an easy walk to Tokyo Imperial Palace. Built on the site of the old Edo castle, the palace was built in the 1960s. Presently, the palace is the home of the Japanese royal family.

The palace and gardens are surrounded by a moat, which along with the bridges creates a lovely place for one to take a stroll and lends itself to photos for your Instagram account.

Asakusa  

At Asakusa, you will find a massive contrast between the electric town and the traditionally looking, yet busy, area of Asakusa. There is a lot to explore in this fascinating area, including Sensoji Temple; there is also the Nakamise shopping street, which leads from the Kaminarimon entrance gate to the temple. This shopping street, and the surrounding streets, is often filled with people wearing traditional kimonos, while on the main roads, it is possible to go on a rickshaw tour pulled by peoplewearing old-fashioned clothing. A portion of local food to try is Kaminari-Koshi. Across the river, from Asakusa, you can see the incredibly tall Tokyo Sky Tree and the unusually shaped golden flame atop Asahi Beer Hall. Asakusa is also a fantastic choice for lunch with many different restaurants, such as tempura at Daikokuya Tempura Honten.

Meiji Jingu Shrine

On the Yamanote Line will land you in Harajuku, where you will find the Meiji Jingu Shrine.
This shrine is located next to Yoyogi Park and is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken who passed away at the beginning of the 20th century.
The forested area of the shrine and the park itself include tens of thousands of trees, and regardless of the time of the year it is a very nice area to walk around but it is especially popular during cherry blossom season in the spring.

Yebisu Beer Brewery

At the Yebisu Beer Brewery, you can learn about the history of Yebisu beer brewing in Japan. This includes finding out about the interesting fact that a bottle of beer once cost more than the price of dinner, and you can also taste some beer (which is never boring!).

If the beer tasting doesn’t sate your thirst then there is a bar as well where you can drink some more. The museum is situated in Yebisu Garden Place – a very pleasant area which has restaurants, shops, and department stores.

Roppongi Hills

It is nice to end the day at Roppongi Hills.

Roppongi Hills, built along with the concept of it being a city within a city, is a place where people can live, shop, and work without having to travel far as such it is quite a fascinating area to visit.

It was completed in 2003 and incorporates gardens, museums, luxury shopping, restaurants, and more. It can be a bit confusing to walk around, so definitely get a map before you start exploring!

Another must-do for Japan is going to an izakaya, a kind of Japanese pub, so check out somewhere like the izakaya Gonpachi as the sun goes down and enjoy some real Japanese food.

Conclusion

To enjoy the Summer Olympics, get your plans ready. Enjoy the games while indulging in many activities to boost the adrenaline in you. 

These games will give you a lifelong, memorable holiday experience by witnessing the best games live in front of you. With several activities to do and places to visit, Tokyo is the best destination to visit. You should find out the time and enjoy this historic moment.

Over to You

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