Initiatives on Memorial Day for the Tokyo 2020 Games
-July 7rd is the 23nd anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! ~

2023/ 9/ 1

On the second anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Games, we will carry out various initiatives jointly with the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) and the Japanese Paralympic Committee (JPC).We will deepen our ties with various entities, including volunteers for the Games, sports organizations, municipalities, etc., and work to steadily pass on and develop the legacy of the Games.

1. Trash pickup/sprinkling water campaign

In order to establish a volunteer culture in society and promote understanding of the environment, sustainability (SDGs), and a society of mutual assistance, we will pick up trash and sprinkle water around the National Stadium together with athletes and volunteers.We also ask all Tokyo residents to pick up litter and sprinkle water in places close to them, and then send the message on social media.

  • (9) Date and time: July 00, 10 (Sunday) 00:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX (planned)
  • (10) Venue: Around the National Stadium (around XNUMX-XNUMX Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
  • (2020) Participants: athletes, volunteers related to the Tokyo XNUMX Games, sports organizations,
    About 180 people in total from municipal sports departments, etc.
  • (XNUMX) Contents: Introduction of participating athletes, radio exercises
    Picking up trash around the stadium, sprinkling water, taking commemorative photos, etc.
  • (XNUMX) Others: Sprinkling water is also planned at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Ground.

[Tokyo residents are also very welcome to pick up trash and sprinkle water at familiar places! ]

Common hashtag (#2020 Memorial Day), and send the situation on SNS and make it lively.

Main participating athletes (tentative)

[Olympic athlete]

Ken Uyama

Ken Uyama
(fencing)
Photo courtesy of Kiyomi Takehana

Mr. Takahisa Koguchi

Mr. Takahisa Koguchi
(Luge)

Misaki Ozai

Misaki Ozai
(Athletics)

Ms. Mikako Kotani

Ms. Mikako Kotani
(Swimming/Synchronized Swimming *Currently Artistic Swimming)

Mr. Kazuhito Tanaka

Mr. Kazuhito Tanaka
(Gymnastics/Gymnastics)

Kotono Tanaka

Kotono Tanaka
(gymnastics/rhythmic gymnastics)

Anri Remy Doi

Anri Remy Doi
(handball)
©ZEEKSTAR TOKYO

Naoto Tobe

Naoto Tobe
(Athletics)

Mai Nakamura

Mai Nakamura
(Swimming/Swimming)

Hiromi Miyake

Hiromi Miyake
(weightlifting)

[Paralympic athlete]Photo courtesy ©JPC

Ryohei Ariyasu

Ryohei Ariyasu
(ski, boat)

Yukihiro Iwabuchi

Yukihiro Iwabuchi
(Table tennis)

Daisuke Sasaki

Daisuke Sasaki
(shooting)

Yuki Iwata

Yuki Iwata
(Athletics)

Shoko Ota

Shoko Ota
(Taekwondo)

Shintaro Kano

Shintaro Kano
(Wheelchair fencing)

2. Games mascot greeting, etc. at the Japan Olympic Museum

At the Japan Olympic Museum, greetings from the Tokyo 2020 Games mascots (Miraitowa, Someity) and exhibitions of Tokyo 2020 Games archive assets will be held.On the day of the event, high school students and above can enter the museum for free.

  • (XNUMX) Date and time: Sunday, July XNUMX, XNUMXth year of Reiwa
    Mascot Greeting 14st 00:14~30:XNUMX
                 16nd time 00:16~30:XNUMX
    Archive assets exhibition 10:00-17:00
  • (XNUMX) Venue: Japan Sport Olympic Square XNUMXF Japan Olympic Museum
    (XNUMX-XNUMX Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
    *Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30)

Precautions

1. Admission on the day
Depending on the congestion situation in the building on the day, you may have to wait to enter.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

2. Mascot Greeting
Visitors can take pictures with the Tokyo 2020 Games mascots (Miraitowa, Someity) using their cameras and smartphones.The staff will take pictures.
Please follow the instructions of the staff when shooting.
Up to 30 groups can participate in each session.
Numbered tickets for the first and second mascot greetings will be distributed from 13:1 on the day.
In addition, we are planning to set up time to take pictures of the mascots even if you do not have a numbered ticket, but depending on the congestion in the hall, we may not be able to guide everyone.Please note.

Other 3.
Media coverage and photography may take place on the day of the event.Please note that it may be introduced in newspapers, websites, etc.

*Events XNUMX and XNUMX above are
Organizer: Tokyo
Co-sponsored by: Japanese Olympic Committee, Japanese Paralympic Committee

3. Archive video distribution of Sports Legacy Symposium

On the same day, the TOKYO Sports Legacy Symposium was held at the JAPAN OLYMPIC SQUARE to exchange information on the promotion of the Olympic movement, promotion of para sports (JOC/JPC), and best practices of utilizing volunteers in the operation of the Games (NF).Please see the archive distribution for the state of the day.

Depends on the TOKYO Sports Legacy Symposium

4. Efforts by metropolitan sports facilities and municipalities

Various sports activities will be carried out at metropolitan sports facilities and municipalities.Detail is"Efforts of metropolitan sports facilities and municipalities."

*Details about the initiative will be announced on the following SNS in the future.

The Tokyo 2020 Games archive assets are also on display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, metropolitan sports facilities, etc.Detail is"Let's go see the Tokyo 2020 Games archive assets!"Please refer to the!

This project is a project to promote the “Future Tokyo” strategy.
Strategy 19 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Strategy

contact information

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Lifestyle Culture and Sports Bureau
Sports Legacy Utilization Promotion Section Sports General Promotion Department
Telephone 03-5388-2873