Olympics: Athletes' village boasts accessibility, scenic view

Located near the center of scheduled events inside the capital, the 44-hectare village features three sides offering scenic views of the sea. A transport mall at the center of the village will provide buses to and from the venues, Kyodo reports.
«It's distinct for not being in the suburbs but being in the middle of the city, close to Odaiba, Haneda, Shinagawa and Ginza,» said village general manager Takashi Kitajima.
«Athletes will be able to bask in a sense of spacious calm as they take in the views on offer.»
Some 21 buildings of between 14 and 18 stories will accommodate 18,000 beds for athletes and staff during the Olympics, and 8,000 during the Paralympics. Each of 3,800 condominiums can hold up to eight people, with up to two beds per room.
The bed frames are made of sturdy recycled cardboard, in line with organizers' efforts to host an environmentally friendly and sustainable games.
Air conditioners used in the village will be donated after the games to areas hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan. The village's residential buildings are planned to be renovated and converted to apartments after the games.
Bedclothes, closets and tables will already be in place while items such as fridges and televisions can be rented at a fee. Laundry services will be provided free of charge.