Brazil handed off Olympics hosting duty to Japan in an amazing way
Brazil's tenure as host of the Olympic Games has ended. Next up, Japan in 2020!
To mark the changing of the guard, per tradition, Brazil gave Japan a section of its closing ceremony to highlight the next major Olympics. So, how'd Japan use its time? Amazingly.
In a video presentation and on-stage, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe donned the blue overalls and red cap of Super Mario - Japan's most recognizable character, and everyone's favorite video game hero.
The video combined the worlds of "Super Mario" with "Super Mario Kart" to help Abe arrive at Brazil's Maracanã Stadium in time for the rain-soaked image seen above.
Twitter user 'Rxbun' perfectly captured the essence of the presentation in this fantastic GIF:
Ima let you finish but Shinzo Abe had the best entrance of all time pic.twitter.com/uQsQt5SmLI
- Olympic Bun (@Rxbun) August 22, 2016
Abe's stage entrance was especially delightful, with the Super Mario costume dropping around him to reveal his statesman-like suit. The goofy red cap, however, stayed with him.
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He ditched it finally and handed off the ball to pose for photos with other members of Team Japan. Probably a good idea.
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