Japan manages a forced smile at its lonely Opening Ceremonies, but Olympic joy is in short supply

The opening event of the Tokyo Olympics, which was eagerly awaited 18 months ago, took place in an empty stadium with a mixture of protesters and interested people gathered outside.

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