What role did Japan play in the 1948 Summer Olympics?
Host country
Gold medal winner
Not invited
Boycotted
Answer
Japan was not invited to participate in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London due to its role in World War II. This was one of the two instances when Japan missed the Summer Olympics since 1912.
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