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The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum reopens after renovation
Having been closed for renovation since September 2014, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum reopened on September 3. The visitor experience has been improved, with an enlarged entrance hall providing a light, open space, as well as the installation of additional elevators. The museum is celebrating 20 years since its opening and to mark the occasion, it has been given a new nickname, “TOP Museum,” and a new logo using the letters T, O and P taken from the museum’s English name.
(September 3, 2016)
Governor visits a 100-year-old resident
On September 13, Ogochi Shrine, located in Okutama-machi, Nishiokutama-gun, held its annual festival.
On September 6, the governor called at the home of Toshiko Kaji in Nakano-ku, Tokyo, to congratulate her on reaching 100 years of age. The governor presented a card and a gift of a lacquerware vase made by traditional Tokyo craft techniques. Ms. Kaji expressed her thanks for being able to enjoy time with people even after reaching 100 years of age and said it was like a dream for her to receive the governor’s good wishes for her birthday. Since 1958, it has been an annual tradition for the governor to call at the homes of Tokyo citizens reaching 100 years old that year, and present commemorative gifts and cards.
(September 6, 2016)
Governor visits a nursery school
On September 6, Governor Koike visited a nursery school in Tokyo. After touring the inside and rooftop garden at Koume Nursery School in Sumida-ku, she talked with the staff. She then received gifts and a send-off from the children. After the visit, the governor said that with the difficulties in finding land for such facilities in Tokyo, the rooftop garden at Koume Nursery School was an excellent example of good use of available space.
(September 6, 2016)
Red spider lilies in bloom
On September 26, the red spider lilies at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens were in full bloom. At the north side of the park around the area of the old Kanda Josui water channel, a mass of the red flowers were beautifully reflected on the surface of the water. In 1952, the Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens were designated as both a special historic site and special place of scenic beauty, under the Law for the Preservation of Cultural Properties, making it only the second site in Tokyo, along with the Hamarikyu Gardens, to receive this dual distinction.
(September 26, 2016)
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