The city won its right to represent Japan over Yokohama when chosen by the Japanese Olympic Committee.

[1] The IOC Evaluation Commission Report from May 15, 2001, said that "a combination of excellent venues and a proven ability within the country to organize major multi-sport events would provide a good basis for the hosting of an Olympic Games".

The Olympic Village was planned to be constructed on Yumeshima, man-made island only 400 metres from Maishima.

It was considered a secure location, surrounded by the sea with a green wooded landscape, which would enable athletes to relax in comfort.

"[2] Osaka was eliminated in the first round of the ballot to select a host city at the 113th IOC meeting in July 2001 in Moscow, Russia.