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Host City: Ciudad de México, Mexico (October 12, 1968 to October 27, 1968)
Opening Ceremony: October 12, 1968
Closing Ceremony: October 27, 1968
Events for Japan: 97 in 18 sports
Participants for Japan: 171 (146 men and 25 women)
Youngest Participant for Japan: Yukari Takemoto (13 years, 175 days)
Oldest Participant for Japan: Yugo Araki (43 years, 222 days)
Most Medals for Japan (Athlete): Akinori Nakayama (6 medals)