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If you weren't aware, there is a little political turmoil within Tokyo. Current governor Yoichi Masuzoe is set to face a no-confidence motion from the metropolitan assembly, being supported by every singe party including the LDP who baked Masuzoe's election after our best friend from Buenos Aires Naoki Inose resigned over a monetary scandal to do with hospitals or something. It is very likely that he will either step down or be forced to step down sometime this week, meaning that he will not receive the Olympic Flag in Rio this summer. http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20160615_06/ Previously, it took about six weeks for the TMG to set up and execute the snap election after Inose's resignation, so it is entirely possible that we will see a full blown election of a new governor of Tokyo before the opening ceremony in August. However, Mazusoe has another option. In the case of a no-confidence motion, he can dissolve the metropolitan assembly for a snap election within 10 days of dissolution, but it's very likely that even more anti-Masuzoe candidates would be elected, fueling the possible election of a non-LDP backed governor. This is also likely since, as the Japan Times reports, 70-80% of Tokyo residents want him to resign immediately. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/14/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-governor-facing-no-confidence-vote-likely-resign/#.V2CedPkrKUk

Always fun to speculate where the Cauldron/s will be and what it (or they) will look like ...

Hello all, I was wondering if Istanbul 2020's Olympic Website was still active? It appears to be down. I am looking for information on the infrastructure proposed and would love to have a look at their past 5 bids. Does anyone know where I could get that information (apart from IOC)? Thanks you very much in advance for your help!

MADRID http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYcfKG_DYHI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6UwRC38K18&hd=1 http://youtu.be/IYcfKG_DYHI http://youtu.be/F6UwRC38K18 http://youtu.be/mNjAAbxNDGU

What are/would be the trump cards of the three 2020 candidate cities at the 125th ioc session in Buenos Aires? What do /can offer the 3 candidate cities to the ioc in the last carambollage the take the victory to their soil? Is this question important; in the ioc circuit/at a ioc session/for the cities.. or is it only a repetitive question? is it the mony or the expensive gifts that could influence the ioc members who will vote? regards fatih

since 18oct,this thread is quite.im thinking that we should have a new design competition.just a minor one that wont take long..any idea on what it should be?i have a few ideas 1)rio torch and cauldron design 2)2020 olympic stadium 3)2020 olympic logo 4)rio mascot 5)masterplan design

Madrid Gay Pride Madrid hosts every year one of the most important and crowded gay parades of the world. Between 1.000.000 and 2.000.000 million people meet in a route between Puerta de Alcala square and España square. This year the itinerary will be modified, from Carlos V square to Puerta de Alcalá square. In 2007 Europride was celebrated with more than 2.000.000 million people, and in 2017 Madrid will perform the World Gay Pride. This celebration (Desfile del Orgullo Gay de Madrid) is protected by law, and considered by the Administration of Madrid as relevant event. Madrid Gay Pride is celebrated during one week with a lot of cultural and leisure activities, streets spectacles and concerts, coinciding with the celebration of the Chueca neighbourhood, the gay district of Madrid. VideoLinks: World Pride 2017 promotion HD videos http://vimeo.com/45406840 http://vimeo.com/45000274 http://vimeo.com/18699391 Europride 2007 http://vimeo.com/1431530 (by Google truck) Atmosphere amateur videos http://vimeo.com/5479053 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-S0GvowE4Y Bob Sinclair in MadridPride 2011. (Plaza de España) Kylie Minogue world premier of fer new Album and flashmob in MadridPride 2010. (Plaza de España) http://vimeo.com/48511080 Madrid institutional Gay Tourism video ILGTB Associations, politics and Atmosphere

Hi guys, this will be my first post with you on GamesBids, my sole source regarding Olympic bids. Given that the most recent BidIndex gave Tokyo its temporary relief over Istanbul due to a slight increase in public support, it won't be for the long run. Now recently, Daniel Choo, Born in London where last year's Olympic games were held, and currently residing in Japan since 1999, has opened not long ago, a campaign on Change.org to consider Tokyo for the 2020 Games of the XXXII Olympiad. He is requesting 10,000 signatures. So far, 1,500 made its mark, prior to its Late August deadline, in run-up for the host city elections. The description is as follows: 日本語は英語の下にあります Show your support for Japan! On 7 September 2013, the next Host City of the 2020 Olympic Games will be chosen from either Istanbul (Turkey), Tokyo (Japan) or Madrid (Spain). As a foreigner from the UK living in Japan for 14 years, I think that Tokyo should be chosen as the host city for the following reasons: Rich in tradition while being advanced in technology You can gain a truly incredible experience from a single visit - ask *anybody* who has come over to Japan. Enchanting country and culture Japan has managed to maintain traditional culture even through modern times which can be experienced by visiting the varied amount of places of interest in Japan. Take a look at the following link to see just a small example of what awaits you. http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26541/Places+to+visit+in+Japan.html Japanese culture is a uniting culture There is no other culture that unites people from all over the world and this is proven by the amount of Japan related (Anime, fashion, food, manga, cosplay, etc.) events that are held worldwide. Holding the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo will further unite people together from around the world and that's what the Olympics should be about. Transportation Trains, busses run frequently and on time - you can set your watch by the train arrival times! When you are over for the Olympic games - you can rest assured that the transportation system will ensure that you wont waste time waiting around. Tokyo is also filled with facilities for the disabled too. Non tipping country Japan is a non tipping culture which means you can spend less on tips and more on shopping and food! Safety Japan is ranked as the safest city in the world. If you are going to travel anywhere for the Olympics then it may as well be the safest place on earth! http://www.relax.com.sg/relax/media/1498006/Worlds_cleanest_safest_and_friendliest_cities.html Food Tokyo is filled with not only Japanese food but also a huge variety of international cuisine too. Take a look at the following link to see an example of what awaits you. http://www.dannychoo.com/post/en/26099/Japanese+Food+2.html More Japan I know there are many folks around the world who love Japan - if you are one of them then show your support by signing this petition - it does not cost anything to help. With the 2020 Olympics being held in Japan, you will be able to see more coverage of the land that you love on TV too! The official Tokyo 2020 Candidate City: http://tokyo2020.jp/en/ About the Tokyo 2020 Candidate City Petition Mascot: http://mirai.fm About me: http://dannychoo.com/profile Mirai Suenaga Tokyo 2020 Olympics Wallpaper: http://saber.mirai.fm/www_culturejapan/images/mirai-tokyo-olympics-wallpaper-red.jpg I need to figure out your reactions about the issue about that such campaign