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Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2015
On October 3-4, the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony was held for the 8th time at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum at Koganei Park. This event is part of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program and gives residents and overseas visitors a chance to experience the tea ceremony first-hand in a relaxed atmosphere. Various activities, including a traditional tea ceremony for beginners and outdoor tea ceremony held in English, were on offer, and many people from Japan and abroad attended.
(October 3, 2015)
“City Charge” Launch Ceremony
On October 7, the “City Charge” service was launched. This is the first service of its kind in Japan and allows for smart phones and other devices to be recharged at stands powered by solar energy. The first stand has been erected at Tokyo Tower. The stands will offer a free-of-charge and convenient service for users, and will also be able to provide back-up power in emergencies. Further stands will be set up at Toranomon Hills and other locations, progressively expanding their availability.
(October 7, 2015)
War Memorial Ceremony at Iwoto Island
On October 15, the 33rd war memorial ceremony was held on Iwoto Island, Ogasawara. The ceremony takes place every year to pay respect to those who died on the island (formerly Iwo Jima) in World War II, and to pray for peace. Tokyo Governor, Yoichi Masuzoe attended, marking the first time for a Tokyo governor to attend in 19 years. The governor gave an address at the cenotaph overlooking Mount Suribachi, where many died in the fierce battle.
(October 15, 2015)
Halloween & Tokyo ? a Tokyo Brand initiative
As part of activities related to the Tokyo Brand campaign, “Halloweeen & Tokyo” took place on October 31. Districts around Tokyo distributed pumpkin-themed garbage bags and encouraged people to take their trash home with them, with the aim of making it the world’s cleanest Halloween. Afterwards, activities to clear up trash were organized with the cooperation of volunteer NPO group “Green Bird”.
(October 31, 2015)
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