sakai hopes to exhibit it every year to highlight a form of culture that cuts across the centuries. nhk world, yamagata. >>> government officials in japan have launched a survey asking the government how the country should prepare for the 2020 olympics in tokyo. the survey carried on the polling website. respondents are asked to choose one item among 13 options including increased support for athletes to help them win medals and antiterrorist measures. improvement of transportation systems is another option. the survey will continue until november 9. government officials will draw basic policies based on results of the survey to help them host the games. the ioc is opening up the olympic games to athletes with no home country to represent. the head of the committee says refugees can compete in the games. made the announcement at the u.n. general assembly on monday and said athletes have been prevented from participating because they have no country or national olympic committee to stand for. the ioc will welcome them to the 2016 rio games under the olympic flag and will live in the