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Art on a bridge girder
“Street paintings” are works of art painted on city-owned facility walls by young artists. On December 19, an event celebrating the completion of one of these projects was held in front of the painted girder supporting a footbridge leading to Yoyogi Park. The theme chosen by the three young artists was “connections.” Standing before the massive concrete support covered by their three overlapping images, the artists promoted their work through performances and explanations. Photo: Standing in front of his new art collaboration, artist Yukinko Akira listens to music while painting a canvas
A Reflection of Crimson Foliage
Autumn leaves reached their peak of color in early December at Inokashira Park in Mitaka City. The roughly 630 trees surrounding the park’s pond were ablaze in vivid crimson. As if in concert, the nearby dogberries and zelkovas turned a yellow-gold, creating a veritable brocade of color. Parkgoers paddling boats or strolling along the footpaths enjoyed the magnificent view.
Prime Minister of Tuvalu pays a courtesy call on Governor Ishihara
The South Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is facing the threat of sinking into the ocean as the result of rising sea levels due to global warming. On December 6, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Apisai Ielemia paid a courtesy call on Governor Ishihara. The Prime Minister was visiting Japan in order to attend the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit, which was being held in Oita Prefecture. Due to prior commitments, the Prime Minister had been unable to meet Governor Ishihara during the Governor’s visit to Tuvalu in September, and so was delighted with the opportunity to finally meet with the Governor in Tokyo.
A fantastical “romance in blue”
At 42 meters in height, Japan’s tallest holiday tree made its appearance in Hibiya Park as one display of “Illuminated Art” at TOKYO FANTASIA 2007. Using 56,100 individual light-emitting diodes, the display sought to express the theme “Growth of Green,” from its initial sprouting to its blossoming into flowers. Starting from December 21 to the early morning of January 1, the lights turned night in the heart of the city into a world of blue romance.
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