Japan sets lottery for coveted Tokyo Olympics tickets

Application process begins May 9, with sales rate targeted above London's 97%

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A Japanese fan attends the Rio Olympics in 2016. Residents of Japan will be able to enter the ticket lottery for the Tokyo games next month. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Those hoping to watch a tennis match featuring No. 1-ranked Naomi Osaka at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will likely face long odds in the upcoming ticket lottery.

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