After years of anticipation — and months of controversy — the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics offered a spectacle that was perfectly suited to one of the most unusual Games in history.
While the lack of spectators made headlines, the major takeaway was the prominent roles given to biracial Japanese athletes Naomi Osaka and Rui Hachimura, which might serve as a sign that Japan is moving into a new era.
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