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Meguro Sanma Festival
On September 7, the Meguro Sanma (Pacific sauries) Festival was held at the shopping area in front of Meguro Station on the JR Yamanote Line. In this classic autumn event, visitors were treated free of charge to 7,000 seasonal Pacific sauries caught in the city of Miyako in Iwate Prefecture. Traditional-style entertainment was also provided for free, drawing approximately 30,000 visitors to the venue.
(September 7, 2014)
Tokyo Governor Visits 100-Year-Old Man
On September 12, Governor Yoichi Masuzoe visited Mitsumasa Matsuda, who had celebrated his 100th birthday in June, for a friendly discussion in celebration of his long life. Asked by the Governor for the secret to his longevity, Mr. Matsuda replied that he ate three meals a day at the proper times and took walks. There are 2,476 people in the Tokyo Metropolis who will turn 100 years old this fiscal year. Adding that to the number of people in Tokyo who have already reached 100 years of age, the overall total is expected to reach 6,718.
(September 12, 2014)
Lighting Up the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office
For the week of September 12 to 19, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 was lit up with blue lights in connection with the Blue Ribbon campaign calling for the release of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea. The Blue Ribbon symbolizes the blue sky that is the only connection between the abductees and their families, as the same sky is over top both Japan and North Korea. It also symbolizes the blue Sea of Japan that separates the close-but-faraway country from the Japanese homeland. In addition to the Blue Ribbon campaign, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government also participates in the Pink Ribbon campaign to promote the early detection of breast cancer, in connection with which the buildings are lit up with pink lights.
(September 12, 2014)
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe inspection visit
On September 16, Governor Yoichi Masuzoe visited Tsukiji Market and the construction site of New Toyosu Market (Koto Ward). Tsukiji is one of the largest markets in the world and a Japanese landmark, but increasing volumes of goods traded there has placed a strain on the cramped and dilapitated facilities, prompting a transfer to a new market in Toyosu scheduled for 2015. In this photo, Governor Masuzoe visits the fresh tuna wholesale market.
(September 16, 2014)
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