Groundbreaking ceremony for new National Stadium held

Groundbreaking ceremony for new National Stadium held

Photo taken Dec. 9, 2016, shows the night view of the construction site of the new National Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Dec. 11, during which Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed confidence the facility will provide an iconic stage for the Tokyo Games. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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