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All aboard the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line!
On June 13, just before the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line began operation, a commemorative ceremony took place at Shinjuku-sanchome Station. Governor Ishihara joined approximately 650 other guests to celebrate the launch of the new section of the line, which runs approximately 8.9 kilometers between Ikebukuro and Shibuya. With the addition of this section, Wako-shi and Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya, the three subcenters of Tokyo will create a 20.2-kilometer-long link, enabling a smooth connection between southwest Saitama Prefecture and the heart of the capital city. Photo: Governor Ishihara (third from right) at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
100,000 irises in bloom
Over 100,000 irises of about 170 varieties bloom every year in June at the Kitayama Park in Higashimurayama City. The park, which has been selected as one of the new “100 views of Tokyo” (based on the famous series of woodblock prints “100 views of Edo” by 19th century artist Hiroshige), is a natural haven rich in water and greenery, set against the backdrop of the Sayama Kyuryo hill area. Wild birds flock on rice paddies in the park and native wildflowers are also in bloom. The water sets off the white, lavender, and purple-black colors of the irises. This is a brief sketch of a day during the rainy season. Photo: This year marked the 20th holding of the Higashimurayama Iris Festival.
New Olympic bid emblem and posters unveiled
Tokyo’s candidacy for the 2016 summer Olympic Games has been finalized, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has authorized the use of the official Olympic mark. In conjunction with this, a new bid emblem and seven new posters have been created, and were unveiled on June 12 by the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Bid Committee. The new emblem takes the form of a traditional Japanese knot known as “musubi.” It integrates the Olympic colors into the motif of a “mizuhiki” including the words “Candidate City.” The Committee has also created a new slogan for use in future bid activities: “Japan can do it. A new Olympic Games!” Photo: Governor Ishihara unveils the new Olympic bid emblem and posters.
Tokyo to host the Asian Youth Para Games
On June 10, a signing ceremony for the Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games took place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Roughly 700 disabled youths aged 14 to 19 from over 20 Asian countries will participate in the Games, which are scheduled to take place in September 2009. With Governor Ishihara present at the ceremony, Mr. Dato’ Zainal Abu Zarin, President of the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) and Mr. Hokugo, Chairman of the Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games Organizing Committee expressed their hopes for the great success of the games. Photo: From left to right, President Dato’ Zainal of the APC, Governor Ishihara, and Chairman Hokugo of the Organizing Committee exchange handshakes after the signing.
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