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Scuffles at the Japan leg of the Olympic torch relay
Some protests broke out at the Japan leg of the Olympic torch relay.
“It’s such a pity that the relay turned into a political event,” Nagano resident Wakako Taniguchi, 56, said as she watched the procession. “This should be a peaceful celebration of sportsmanship.”
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Olympic torch arrives in Japan
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The Beijing Olympic torch arrived in Japan today on it world wide “Journey of Harmony” tour.
The relay will be run in Nagano, the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
“I am confident that the Beijing Olympics torch relay will be a success,” said Cui Tiankai, China’s ambassador to Japan.
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