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From vacant lot to sunflower field
In an open lot of the Toei Murayama metropolitan housing complex in Musashimurayama City, some 100,000 large sunflowers have blossomed, to the delight of those passing by. This plot of land was left vacant when the metropolitan apartments located here were reconstructed. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Musashimurayama City agreed to open this area temporarily to the public as a sunflower field called Musashimurayama Sunflower Garden, until more long-term plans are decided.
Photo:Taken August 7
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre opens after renovations
The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, which first opened in 1990, underwent a year and a half of large scale renovation work and reopened on September 1. In addition to replacing the old air conditioning system and stage equipment, acoustics and lighting were changed, and the seating renewed. As a creative platform to present Tokyo's music and performing arts to the rest of Japan and the world, a variety of performances are scheduled to be held.
Photo:The refurbished concert hall (large hall) (August 9)
Huge crowds cheer on medalists in Ginza parade
A parade was held on August 20 down Ginza's main avenue to celebrate the return of medalists from the London Olympics. A total of 38 medals were captured at this time's Games, the most ever for Japan in a single Olympics. Under a hot summer sun, the 71 athletes paraded down the 1-kilometer course in five open-top buses and two convertibles, cheered on by some 500,000 enthusiastic supporters packing the streets.
Photo: The parade passes through Ginza 4-chome intersection (August 20)
Tokyo Kitasuna Little League receives award
The Kitasuna Little League Baseball Association won the 66th Little League Baseball World Series, which was held this August in the United States with the participation of 16 teams. This was the first time for this team to win in 11 years. The players visited the Metropolitan Government Office to report their victory to Governor Ishihara. The governor thanked them for providing dreams and inspiration to the residents of Tokyo and presented them with the Tokyo Sport Encouragement Award.
Photo: Taken August 31
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