Tokyo Photo Gallery 2020
January 2020
Image of TMG representatives at the memorial service at Iwo Jima
TokyoMetropolitan Government memorial service for those who died at the battle of Iwo Jima


January 16, 2020
Image of athletes posing while wearing the official uniform
Presentation of the official uniform of the Japanese national team during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games


January 23, 2020
Image of many people around a table at the meeting
The 1st crisis management and response meeting by Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

January 27, 2020
Image of the Governor speaking at the athletes’ village
Private viewing of the Village Plaza in the athletes’ village, built with sustainable timber that will be reused in the municipalities that donated it after the Games


January 29, 2020
February 2020
Image of a ceremony at the arena with spectators and the Tokyo 2020 mascots
Ceremony to exhibit the completion of Ariake Arena


February 2, 2020
Image of a torchbearer and escorts at the relay rehearsal
Rehearsal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay


February 15, 2020
Image of the launch ceremony
Ceremony for the launch of a tunnel boring machine that will dig an underground discharge channel under Tokyo Ring Road 7


February 16, 2020
Image of people sitting in the shape of a number 6 with Someity
Event to mark half a year until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games held at Koto Municipal Ariake Nishi Gakuen


February 25, 2020
March 2020
Image of marathon runners outside the TMG buildings
Tokyo Marathon 2020


(March 1, 2020)
Image of the Governor in a meeting
Governor Koike visits the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science


(March 3, 2020)
Image of a press conference
The announcement of the postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020


(March 24, 2020)
Image of Governor Koike holding a press conference
Emergency press conference regarding COVID-19


(March 30, 2020)
April 2020
Image of the TMG buildings lit up in blue
TMG Buildings lit up in blue in support of healthcare workers on the frontline against COVID-19


(April 16, 2020)
Image of Governor Koike speaking
Emergency press conference regarding COVID-19


(April 23, 2020)
Image of officials with loudspeakers and stay home signs
TMG officials in Kabukicho advise people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19


(April 24, 2020)
Image of Governor Koike at the video conference
Video conference with governors from across Japan to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic


(April 29, 2020)
May 2020
Image of a road with traffic
May 12 A section of road that had been damaged by Typhoon Hagibis opens for traffic (Koshu-kaido Avenue in Hinobashi)
Image of the Governor in an office
May 14 Governor Koike visits Ikebukuro Public Health Center
Image of the Governor on a video call
May 21 Governor Koike participates in an elementary school’s online morning assembly
Image of the rainbow bridge
May 25 Rainbow Bridge illuminated in 7 colors (representing Tokyo’s coronavirus status)
June 2020
Image of a symphony performing
June 12, 2020 A test performance to prepare for once again holding public performances following their suspension to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Image of the Governor looking at a laptop, surrounded by staff
June 15, 2020 The Governor inspects Tokyo Metropolitan Minamitama Secondary Education School
Image of Xiang Xiang the giant panda
June 23, 2020 Xiang Xiang the giant panda turns three as Tokyo Zoo reopens with an advance ticketing system to limit entry
Image of the Governor speaking with experts at a table
June 25, 2020 The Governor joins a conference of experts to discuss the promotion of SMEs at Garage Sumida
July 2020
Image of Governor Koike speaking at the conference
July 3, 2020 Emergency conference on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in downtown areas (Toshima City)


Image of a polling station employee disinfecting a booth
July 5, 2020 COVID-19 prevention measures being taken at a polling station for the Tokyo gubernatorial election


Image of Governor Koike speaking with Mr Mori
July 6, 2020 Discussion with Mr Yoshio Mori, chairperson of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games


Image of swimmer IKEE Rikako giving the message at the Olympic Stadium
July 23, 2020 A message to the world from the Olympic Stadium to mark one year before the Tokyo 2020 Games


August 2020
Image of a man experiencing AR using smart glasses
August 7, 2020　Technology demo experience using 5G-equipped smart poles


Image of Governor Koike speaking at the service
August 15, 2020 　The 2020 Tokyo Memorial Service for the War Dead


Image of the interior of the anti-flooding facility
August 19, 2020　 Anti-flooding facility under Shibuya Station‘s East Plaza exit


Image of Governor Koike by a ship hearing about Tokyo Port
August 26, 2020　 A private viewing of the newly completed Tokyo International Cruise Terminal


September 2020
Memorial service at the Tokyo Municipal Memorial Hall
September 1, 2020　Autumn Grand Memorial Service for the victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake and WWII in Tokyo


Performance by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
September 5-6, 2020 　TOKYO MET SaLaD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020


The governor of Tokyo making a congratulatory speech
September 7, 2020　 Completion Ceremony of Panda-no-Mori (Panda Forest) at the Ueno Zoological Gardens


The governor of Tokyo listening to an explanation of the drainage sluice gate
September 28, 2020　 Inspection (Site visit related to storm/flood measures: Todoroki drainage sluice gate)


October 2020
Tokyo Honorary Citizen Award and Tokyo Merit Award Ceremonies held at the Metropolitan Government Office
October 1, 2020 FY 2020 Tokyo Honorary Citizen Award and Tokyo Merit Award Ceremonies


A scene from the Tokyo BRT terminal that started operation on October 1
October 5, 2020 Tokyo BRT (Bus Rapid Transit system) Terminal Starts Operation on October 1


A robot concierge guiding a traveler at a Tokyo Metro booth
October 14, 2020 Robot Concierges at Tokyo Metro


Tokyo Governor and ceremony attendants waving in cheer at the pool side
October 24, 2020 Ceremony to Celebrate the Completion of Tokyo Aquatics Center


November 2020
Governor Koike giving a speech at the summit
November.15, 2020 The Japan-US Cancer Eradication Summit 2020


Governor Koike talking with IOC President Bach
November.16, 2020 Governor of Tokyo Koike meets with IOC President Bach


Search-and-rescue dogs being put through their paces
November.22,2020 Comprehensive disaster-preparedness drill at Kita Ward in Tokyo (Kita Ward drill site)


Visitors browsing through decorative rakes at the market
November.26, 2020 Tori-no-ichi open-air market at Ohtori Shrine, Asakusa, during the COVID-19 pandemic


December 2020
Governor of Kochi Prefecture, an exhibitor, Kuma Kengo, director of the facility, and Tokyo Governor Koike talking online
December 2, 2020 Governor’s Inspection (MOCTION, a communication base for promoting the appeal of Japanese timber)


Governor Koike in talks with Chief Mori & Minister Hashimoto
December 4, 2020 Tripartite Talks with TMG, Tokyo 2020 Games Organising Committee & the minister in charge (Governor Koike, Tokyo 2020 Games Organising Committee Chief Mori, Minister Hashimoto)


A view of ARTBAY TOKYO, a project to display art in the Tokyo Waterfront Area
December 15, 2020 ARTBAY TOKYO × MATSUO TAKAHIRO PRISM GLOW


Young staff members calling on young people to amp up COVID-19 prevention in front of Harajuku Station
December 18, 2020 TMG junior staff, the vice governor & director generals calling on young people to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections (near Harajuku Station)


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