Tokyo's quest to host the 2020 Olympics entered a new stage last week when it presented its candidature file to the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland.
The final round will determine in September whether Tokyo has what it takes to hold off rival bidders Madrid and Istanbul.
How will Tokyo and its new governor, Naoki Inose, pursue the bid? Following are some questions and answers about the quest:
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