Which country hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics?

Japan hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

The Games opened on 10 October 1964 and closed on 24 October. They were the first Summer Olympics held in Asia, and Tokyo became the first Asian city to stage the event. Japan had originally been awarded the 1940 Games, but those Olympics were cancelled during the Second World War.

The 1964 Olympics symbolized Japan's postwar recovery and showcased major infrastructure projects, including the Shinkansen high-speed railway. They also introduced technological innovations such as instant replay and more extensive electronic timing.

A common mix-up is with the 1968 Summer Olympics, which were held in Mexico City. Tokyo later hosted the Summer Olympics again in 2021, after the 2020 edition was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.