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Governor Enjoys Visit with Centenarian
On September 7, with Respect for the Aged Day (Sep. 20) around the corner, Governor Ishihara paid a visit to the home of Setagaya ward-resident Teruo Yamoto, who is to celebrate his 100th birthday in November. The two briefly enjoyed discussing cinema after Mr. Yamoto, the former president of a film company, mentioned that he had once met governor’s younger brother, the late actor Yujiro Ishihara. Asked by the governor the secret to a long life, Mr. Yamoto said he owed his health to moderate eating and exercise, and an orderly life. “But since I’ve come this far, I’d like to go ahead and live another hundred,” he jested, bringing a broad smile of surprise to the governor’s face.
Training with Gold Medalist at “Kid’s Judo” Seminar
About 100 elementary school children received Judo instruction from Olympic gold medalist Tadahiro Nomura on September 10, the second day of the World Judo Championships Tokyo 2010 which were held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium from September 9 to 13. “Kid’s Judo” participants received detailed and practical training on applying various techniques, including pointers for mastering Mr. Nomura’s forte, the shoulder throw.
Courtesy Visit by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
On September 14, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was visiting Japan to conduct site inspections of the Shinkansen bullet train and other business, paid a courtesy call on Governor Ishihara to discuss global environmental issues and California’s high-speed rail construction plans. In response to Governor Schwarzenegger’s inquiry as to which country’s system was the best, Governor Ishihara wasted no time in replying “Japan’s,” before going on to extol the nation’s technological prowess.
“Tokyo Sport Encouragement Award” Ceremony
In order to honor the achievements of Tokyo-based athletes who are competing internationally, and to further encourage their performance, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established the Tokyo Sport Encouragement Award this fiscal year. The first award recipients included seven high school students from Tokyo who won medals at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games held in August and the members of the Edogawa Minami Little League baseball team, which won the Little League World Series held in the United States, also in August. The awards ceremony was held on September 17 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building.
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