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Tokyo 2020 Countdown Event
On January 12, a 2020-day countdown event towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games took place at the plaza in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings. The event fell on the same day as the annual "Coming-of-Age Day", a national holiday to celebrate new 20-year-olds. Around 700 new adults who have marked a new start of their lives formed a giant "2020" together with the participants of the event.
(January 12, 2015)
Drop in Pacific bluefin tuna population
Since early December 2014, the approximately 150 black skipjack, striped bonito, and Pacific bluefin tuna at Tokyo Sea Life Park have been dying off. On January 26, no more black skipjack and striped bonito remained, while Pacific bluefin tuna dropped to just three. Possible causes include stress from vibrations made by remodeling construction work at the park, or the virus detected in the Pacific bluefin tuna, however, the deaths remain unknown as of February 1.
(January 23, 2015)
Disaster preparedness drill for international residents
On January 27, a disaster preparedness drill for foreign residents was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. This event has been held every year since 2006. This year, around 120 participants who live within Tokyo experienced first-aid training and a fire drill.
(January 27, 2015)
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe inspection visit
On January 28, Governor Masuzoe inspected the Tokyo Bay coast from Haneda to Hama-rikyu Gardens to assess the omotenashi (hospitality) for visitors from overseas. Accompanying him was British Ambassador to Japan Timothy Hitchens, who offered advice to the governor regarding Tokyo's omotenashi from the perspective of a foreign visitor. At the Hama-rikyu Gardens, the governor was given an explanation on the planned restoration work of the Enryo-kan Mansion guesthouse.
(January 28, 2015)
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