Photo Gallery: Tokyo Reacts to Being Awarded the 2020 Olympics

Published:7:22 pm EDT, September 7, 2013 | Updated:7:27 pm EDT, September 7, 2013|

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By Paul Farrell

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 07: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge shows the name of the city of Tokyo elected to host the 2020 Summer Olympics during a session of the IOC in Buenos Aires, on September 7, 2013. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini /Pool/Getty Images)

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Under three years since Japan was crushed by a massive Tsunami that claimed lives and destroyed infrastructure, the citizens of the proud nation finally have something to be proud of. The International Olympic Council have awarded Japan's capital city, Tokyo, the 2020 Summer Olympic games. Here are some of the best images that reflect the positive mood of the country on this historic day...
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 01: A general view of Shinjuku district on September 1, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan.(Photo by Keith Tsuji/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 01: General view of Shinjuku district with Shinjuku Park Tower in the background on September 1, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Keith Tsuji/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 01: A general night street view of Shinjuku 3-Chome shopping district on September 1, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Keith Tsuji/Getty Images)
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 07: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge shows the name of the city of Tokyo elected to host the 2020 Summer Olympics during a session of the IOC in Buenos Aires, on September 7, 2013. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini /Pool/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo celebrate while holding Tokyo signs after the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 08: Residents of Olympic bid city Tokyo nervously wait for the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games host city at Komazawa Olympic Park on September 8, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. Madrid was the first city to be eliminated, followed by Istanbul. Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in the final ballot. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

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