Japan's Prime Minister just rocked up to the Olympics dressed as Mario

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Back when Beijing was handing the Olympics over to London in 2008, we were treated to the spectacle of one-man omnishambles Boris Johnson sheepishly taking on the flag to mark the handover before London 2012. Japan, which is cueing up 2020's games in Tokyo, has done things a little differently - and with a little more style.
A short, neatly edited teaser trailer showcased Japan at its electric best, featuring cameos from such icons as the Shinkansen, Doraemon and Pac-Man. But they saved the best to last.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a brief appearance in the trailer, worrying that he won't make it to the closing ceremony in Rio in time for Japan's handover appearance, but he's then given a little helping hand from one of the country's most famous exports.
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