Japan yet to catch Asian Games fever as Nagoya welcomes athletes

GMA Network - Sep 18, 2026

Five years after the Tokyo Olympics unfolded to empty stadiums, the Asian Games offer Japan another chance to throw open the gates to fans and enjoy a major multi-sport event with a proper atmosphere.

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