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Cosmos in the Hamarikyu Gardens
On October 10, visitors admired the cosmos in full bloom under clear blue skies at Hamarikyu Gardens. Some 300,000 Cosmos sulphureus, or orange cosmos, are planted in the flower field of this leading example of an Edo-period daimyo garden. The park has a tidal pond and two duck-hunting grounds. Under the Act on Protection of Cultural Properties, in December 1948, the gardens were designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty and Historic Site; in November 1952, the gardens and surrounding waters were designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site.
(October 10, 2017)
“BEYOND FES” held in Shibuya
On October 26, BEYOND FES Shibuya was held as part of the TEAM BEYOND project, which aims to expand the support base for Paralympic sports. The program included the TEAM BEYOND Stage, providing a talk show and opportunities to experience parasports to convey the attractions and power of parasports, and the BEYOND AWARD 2017, which awarded works such as music and films that conveyed the appeal of parasports from various angles. The event runs from October 20 to November 11.
(October 26, 2017)
Tokyo Tower illuminated in the five Olympic colors
On October 28, Governor Koike attended an official Tokyo 2020 Games program, the 1,000 Days to Go Countdown Festa?To Tokyo 2020. At the event, a 1000 Days to Go! Special Diamond Veil light up ceremony was held to illuminate Tokyo Tower in the five Olympic colors. The number “1000” appeared at the height of the Main Observatory to mark the 1000-day milestone.
(October 28, 2017)
PR event for Edo-Tokyo vegetables held
On October 31, a PR event for Edo-Tokyo vegetables took place at a farm in Nerima-ku. Its goal was to promote healthy eating as well as to publicize and further advance understanding on the traditional vegetables. Focusing on Nerima Daikon radish, a well-known Edo Tokyo vegetable, it was organized as a “seed-planting exchange event” for local producers and elementary school children.
(October 31, 2017)
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