The Tokyo Metropolitan government appeared unhappy at the news of the Lower House adopting a resolution to support its bid to host the 2016 Olympics, because the decision lacked a clear promise to provide financial aid for the metropolitan government.
Hanshin fans , known for their great enthusiasm, were excited again at the news of the statue's recovery. They have believed that the Tigers have failed to win the Japan Series ever since the team captured it in 1985, because of the curse of Colonel Sanders.