Tokyo Olympics: Wildest detail in opening ceremony

A special touch 57 years in the making was perhaps the coolest part of the opening ceremony in Tokyo.

The opening ceremony capped off another day in Tokyo as the Olympics kick into full gear.

Cate Campbell and Patty Mills did a fine job flying the flag for Australia, though their partnership wasn't the only cool thing of the night.

The Olympic rings on show inside the stadium were carved out of wood from trees that grew out of seeds overseas athletes brought with them when Tokyo last hosted the Olympics in 1964.

Friday was a quieter day on the sporting front as the ceremony took centre stage, but there were still plenty of interesting updates from Japan.

Keep reading to catch up on all the highlights, and join us again on Saturday as we keep you up to date with everything happening on the ground in Tokyo.