Tokyo Gov Shintaro Ishihara, commenting on the strengths of Tokyo's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. (AFP-Jiji)
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jonnyboy
more cheque book diplomacy, i see. i'd like to think the games are awarded on a more social/culture basis than just which city has the most cash