The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and The Myth of Japanese Homogeneity

Authors

Hana Y. Morita, University of Puget SoundFollow

Faculty Advisor

Prof. Margi Nowak

Area of Study

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Abstract

The Olympics opening and closing ceremonies are full of culturally symbolic messages about the host country’s identity including their national myths, values, and character. Promoted under the title of “Unity in Diversity”, Japan’s Tokyo 2020 olympics challenged the popular myth of Japanese homogeneity through its intentional representation of multiracial athletes and performers throughout the opening ceremony events, and the subtle nod to the Ainu and Ryukyuan indigenous communities within Japan.

Award

AHSS Summer Research Scholar

Recommended Citation

Morita, Hana Y., "The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and The Myth of Japanese Homogeneity" (2021). Summer Research. 403.
https://soundideas.pugetsound.edu/summer_research/403

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Publisher

University of Puget Sound