The briefing gave many of the world’s leading media agencies a preview of the 2020 Olympic Games and the information they need to begin their preparations and coverage plans.

Representatives attended presentations on a range of functional areas, from accreditation and technology to accommodation and transport.

It is claimed these gave them a good understanding of the progress being made and the milestones ahead.

The group was also taken on a tour of some of the Tokyo 2020 venues, including the Tokyo Big Sight, which will serve as the Main Press Centre and the International Broadcasting Centre during the Games. 

"This is a very important briefing for Tokyo 2020, but it's also a very important briefing for the news agencies" Anthony Edgar, head of media operations at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said.

"Now is the time when they're looking at their budgets, how many people they are going to need and how they will be moving them around.

"Everyone was really impressed, so we are very happy with how it's all gone and they are looking forward to coming back next year."

Tokyo 2020 claimed the briefing provided an opportunity for it to "fine-tune" its press operations plans.

Addressing the attendees, Tokyo 2020 chief executive Toshirō Mutō said: "I very much hope that this meeting will be mutually beneficial in providing an effective forum for you to actively air your views on how we can create the optimal environment for you to carry out your coverage of the Games."

Tokyo 2020 insists it is committed to delivering "the best possible services and conditions" to support the world’s media’s Olympic and Paralympic coverage, which it describes as "a vital component in the overall success of the Games".

Vincent Amalvy, head of special operations at the Agence France Presse (AFP), said: "It is a Japanese-style organisation, precise and detail-oriented.

"Some parts need to be carefully planned in order to be ready for the start of the Games, with so many people coming.

"From AFP, around 200 people will come to Japan to support our Tokyo-based staff.

"So it is very important to get a good understanding of how the Organising Committee is working."

Last week, Tokyo 2020 launched their official education programme for the Olympic and Paralympics. 

The scheme called the "Yoi Don! Programme" aims to engage young people in Japan before the Olympics and Paralympics begin.

Yoi don translates as "get set" in English with Japanese organisers saying they hope the project will help the nation’s youth get ready for the Games.