Tokyo Photo News September 2015

　On September 1, the Comprehensive Joint Disaster Management Drill 2015 was held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and Tachikawa City at locations across Tokyo. The drill was held based on the scenario of a strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake centered in the Tama area. At venues such as Showa Kinen Park and the surrounding area, Tokyo Metropolitan Kiba Park, and the Tokyo Lumber Terminal, practical drills were conducted to strengthen cooperation between the TMG, municipalities, and disaster management agencies, and to improve local disaster response capabilities based on the principles of self-help and mutual assistance.

(September 1, 2015)

On September 13, Ogochi Shrine, located in Okutama-machi, Nishiokutama-gun, held its annual festival.

Nine shrines formerly located in Ogochi Village, a town submerged when Ogochi Dam was constructed, were transferred and merged to form the Ogochi Shrine, which was built for this purpose. The ceremonial dances performed on the day of the festival, “Ogochi Hara no Shishimai” and “Kashima Odori,” are both designated as Tokyo Metropolitan Government Intangible Folk Cultural Properties and National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties.

(September 13, 2015)

　On September 20, the hands-on sports event Challenge Sports! TOKYO was held at Tokyo International Forum.

The event, which aimed to introduce many to the appeal of disabled sports, bustled with attendees, and featured areas where visitors could try their hand at boccia, goalball, wheelchair basketball, blind soccer, and other sports.

(September 20, 2015)

　On September 24, Governor Masuzoe visited Minato Ward Konan Elementary School and observed a lesson that used the Disaster Preparedness Tokyo manual. On this day, the children learned how to respond in the event a major earthquake strikes while they are at home, and each presented their thoughts on dangers inside the home and the actions required to protect themselves. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government compiled Disaster Preparedness Tokyo as a manual for use in everyday life with the aim of encouraging residents to fully prepare for a disaster such as a major earthquake directly hitting the capital. Delivery of the manual to every household in Tokyo started on September 1.

(September 24, 2015)