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Candle Night in Odaiba 2010
"Turn off the lights, and take it slow" - Candle Night in Odaiba was held for the fourth time on December 18. Multicolored paper lanterns containing candles were displayed to form snowflakes and Christmas trees at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park). The flickering candlelight transformed the beachside into a magical sight.
Photo: Odaiba Beach, Odaiba Kaihin Koen (December 18, 2010)
Odaiba's winter wonderland
Tokyo Snow World in Odaiba was held from December 17 to 19 by the SKI JAPAN 100 Year Anniversary Committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This event was organized to celebrate the passage of 100 years since skiing was first introduced to Japan by Austrian Army Major Theodor von Lerch in 1911, and to provide an opportunity for the residents of Tokyo to enjoy winter sports. A course to experience cross-country skiing was established at the event grounds, and at the plaza, children had fun playing in the snow.
Photo: Having fun in the snow at Odaiba (December 18, 2010)
Tokyo Sky Tree in the evening
The Tokyo Sky Tree, slated to begin operations in spring 2012, soared past the height of 510 meters on December 1. The surrounding area has been bustling with visitors watching the construction progress of this new broadcasting tower. From where this photo was taken, on a clear day you can also see Tokyo Tower, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, and Mount Fuji.
Photo: Shot from the Arakawa riverbed in Arakawa Ward (December 10, 2010)
Event mascot nicknamed "Yuriito"
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government had called for citizens to suggest nicknames for the mascot for the Sports Festival Tokyo 2013 (68th National Sports Festival and 13th National Sports Games for the Challenged). "Yuriito," a combination of the Japanese word for the black-headed gull (yurikamome), the official Tokyo metropolitan bird, and the word "athlete," which was suggested by Kyoka Odajima, a fourth-grade elementary school pupil from Tokyo, was selected. Asked how she felt at the commendation ceremony held on December 16 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, she said it was exciting to imagine that a mascot she had named would be playing an active role.
Photo: Ms. Kyoka Odajima receiving a testimonial from Vice Governor Sato (left)
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