Additional Summer Olympic Games Logos
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, were held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 10 to 24, marking a significant milestone as the first Olympic Games hosted in Asia. This event featured 5,151 athletes from 93 nations competing in 163 events across 20 sports, with judo and volleyball being introduced for the first time. The Games symbolized Japan’s post-war recovery and its emergence as a global power, showcasing advanced technology and infrastructure, including the debut of the Shinkansen (bullet train) just days before the opening ceremony. Notably, Yoshinori Sakai, born on the day of the Hiroshima bombing, lit the Olympic flame, serving as a poignant reminder of peace and resilience. Japan finished third in the medal tally, winning a total of 29 medals, including 16 golds, with remarkable performances in wrestling and gymnastics.
History of the Olympics 1964 Tokyo Logo
The Games of the XVIII Olympiad, commonly known as Tokyo 1964, represented a major national effort and a chance for post-war Japan to highlight its rich cultural heritage in a positive and inclusive way. A key part of this effort was designing a symbol that would effectively promote the event. Preparation for this began in 1960 when the Tokyo Olympics Organising Committee invited critics, art directors, and designers to form a “Design Round Table Committee.” Their initial role was to organize a competition to create and select an appropriate symbol.
Instead of holding an open competition for the public, the committee opted for a “semi-open” competition. Six designers, nominated by the committee, were invited to submit their ideas. These designers included Kazumasa Nagai, Ikko Tanaka, Yusaku Kamekura, Takashi Kono, Koichiro Inagaki, and Kohei Sugiura.
The designers were given specific guidelines: the symbol had to work effectively across various contexts during the Games, incorporate the five Olympic colors, and use consistent lettering.
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