TOKYO -- Construction contractors and makers of Olympics-related merchandise are gearing up to capture their share of the economic pick-me-up that the 2020 Tokyo games are seen giving Japan.
Official merchandise for the games is already on sale at retailers nationwide -- an atypically early release reportedly aimed at exploiting buzz around Japanese victories in Rio. Such products as face towels and branded pins have been hot sellers so far. Some items have sold out, and additional production runs are in progress.
