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Tokyo to host the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships!
On June 26, a signing ceremony for the 2011 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Representing the event's host city, Governor Ishihara signed the agreement along with Mr. Bruno Grandi, President of the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique, and Mr. Hidenori Futagi, President of the Japan Gymnastic Association. While Governor Ishihara expressed pleasure that Tokyo was chosen to host the 2011 Championships stating, “This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the hosting abilities of Japan's capital, Tokyo, and we intend to cooperate to the fullest extent,” he was also mindful of promoting Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Photo: Officials gather around Governor Ishihara for a picture after the signing
Shuttle astronaut pays courtesy call on Governor
On June 8, astronaut Mr. Akihiko Hoshide, a native of Setagaya ward and a crewmember of the space shuttle that is scheduled for launch next April, paid a courtesy call on Governor Ishihara at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. In a brief chat with the Governor, Mr. Hoshide, who appeared in his training uniform, spoke passionately about how he became infatuated with outer space after seeing Space Battleship Yamato (a Japanese anime popular in the '70s) as a child, and his expectations and aspirations regarding space. Photo: Using a model, Akihiko Hoshide introduces the international space station “Kibo” to Governor Ishihara.
Vice Governor Mr. Naoki Inose appointed from private sector
On June 28, Governor Ishihara presented a letter of appointment to Mr. Naoki Inose, who will be the first Vice Governor from the private sector in roughly 60 years. The Governor expressed his expectations, saying, “I feel relieved to know that we will have such reassuring support.” In response, Vice Governor Inose expressed his determination, saying, “If Tokyo becomes energized, Japan will follow suit. I intend to work as Vice Governor while also considering my standpoint as a citizen of Tokyo.” They then shared a firm handshake.
Irises burst into glory in the early summer valley
This is the prime season for viewing the Japanese irises of Fukiage Shobu Park in Fukiage, Ome City. In the 2.1-hectare park, which preserves the precious environmental beauty of the damp valley floor, approximately 100,000 Japanese irises of 216 varieties, including the Edo and Higo types, bloom from the end of May until the end of June. On June 19, the park was bustling with a large number of visitors attracted by the Fukiage Hanashobu (Japanese Iris) Festival.
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