Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the Paris Olympics, in Tokyo.
The organization of the Asian Games was top notch and the Chinese city's modern architecture is stunning, making it a likely 2036 Olympic host candidate.
The Japanese capital will host the prestigious international meet for the second time. The 1991 extravaganza was staged at the old National Stadium.
With 58 medals, including 27 gold, at the Tokyo Games, Japan’s Olympians collected 17 more medals than the nation’s previous record. The host nation received medals...
