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Governor rides the Keio Liner express train and observes operations at a station
Since fiscal 2017, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been implementing the “Flex Time Biz” campaign. This February, Keio Corporation launched the Keio Liner service, an all-seats-reserved express train service, to provide customers with a more comfortable transportation option. On June 5, Governor Koike took a Keio Liner train from Tsutsujigaoka Station to Shinjuku Station to experience the comfort of the ride. At Shinjuku Station, the governor observed various aspects of operations, including use of Keio Liner trains during the evening rush hour. Pointing out the link between the way we commute and work-style reform, the governor also commented, “To raise work productivity, we must continue fine-tuning details, including offering commuters the opportunity to recharge during their commute. Changing our approach to commuting and style of commuting will lead to a comfortable life for all.”
(June 5, 2018)
Tandem Paris-Tokyo 2018 events announced
On June 6, a presentation of the lineup of events for Tandem Paris-Tokyo 2018 was held at the residence of the French ambassador to Japan. As part of the Tandem Paris-Tokyo 2018 cultural exchange project, a variety of cultural events will be held in Tokyo and Paris to promote the cultural appeal of both cities to the world, as well as to raise enthusiasm for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 from the aspect of culture. A furoshiki wrapping cloth themed art event was introduced as one of the programs that Tokyo will hold in Paris. Following the introduction, Governor Koike taught Ambassador Pic how to wrap using furoshiki and spoke about the positive aspects of the reusable cloths.
(June 6, 2018)
Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri Festival and ceremonial parade of portable shrines on the water
The Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri Festival, a major festival held once every three years by Namiyoke Inari Jinja Shrine located in Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, was held over five days starting June 6. This year’s festival marked the last time for the mikoshi portable shrine to be paraded through the Tsukiji Wholesale Market, which is slated for relocation in October. For this milestone year, a Shinto ritual in which the portable shrine is paraded on the water, called funatogyo, which has been absent from the festival over a century since the Meiji era, was brought back. After being carried through Tsukiji Market, the mikoshi portable shrine was loaded on to a barge, which then headed upstream on the Sumida River. The barge then turned around, passing under Kachidoki-bashi Bridge on its way to Hamarikyu Gardens, entertaining many worshippers and tourists.
(June 8, 2018)
Ueno Zoo’s giant panda cub Xiang Xiang turns one year old
Giant panda cub Xiang Xiang’s excellent growth was unveiled ahead of her first birthday on June 12, 2018. A variety of events to celebrate the cub’s birthday were held to entertain zoo-goers, including the sale of an Ueno Zoo official Xiang Xiang book and special limited-time menu items at food vendors in the zoo commemorating her first birthday starting June 12, as well as a hands-on exhibit showing visitors what it would be like to be Xiang Xiang’s mother Shin Shin at various stages of the cub’s growth on June 17.
(June 11, 2018)
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