Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo's Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks Just Days Before Olympics, Tokyo's Outdoor Swimming Venue Stinks For residents who live near the shore, that's an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks. Yet in recent weeks, a pungent smell has been wafting in from the water. In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that's an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks. Known for i...