Tokyo Photo News September 2024

The Japan women’s national team won their first title at the World Deaf Volleyball Championships 2024 held in Tomigusuku, Okinawa Prefecture, in June. Athletes, the team manager and other staff members from Tokyo paid a courtesy visit to Governor Koike.

The athletes shared their excitement over their recent Championship victory and expressed strong motivation as they prepare for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics to be held next year.

Governor Koike congratulated the team, saying, “My heartfelt congratulations on your first World Championship win. I look forward to seeing you achieve remarkable results at next year’s Deaflympics as well.”

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set up the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Energy Issues Advisory Board to address critical energy challenges, including electricity demand and supply, by consulting with experts in the field.

In the second meeting this year, the board members discussed energy demand, supply and transition, and ways to use and supply hydrogen in Tokyo.

Governor Koike emphasized the importance of addressing energy issues, saying, “This summer brought numerous extremely hot days. As a major energy consumer, Tokyo must urgently tackle issues such as the broader adoption of renewable energy and the expansion of energy conservation measures.”

The countdown has begun for the “World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25,” the world's premier athletics competition, set to take place at the National Stadium starting September 13, 2025. To mark one year until the event, a commemorative celebration was held at LaQua Garden in Tokyo Dome City.

Volunteer recruitment for World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 has also begun.

Marathon instructor Kin Tetsuhiko, Athens Olympics women's marathon gold medalist Noguchi Mizuki, and home training creator Takewaki Marina talked about their passion for marathons and their expectations for the World Athletics Championships.

Noguchi Mizuki gave a message to encourage athletes.

Event participants attempted to break the standing long jump record set by a guest athlete.

September 28 was the last day for visitors to see the giant pandas at Ueno Zoo, Li Li (male) and Shin Shin (female), as they are being returned to China. Over 2,000 fans of the pandas visited the zoo.

Fans watched the pandas at play for the last time.

Fans said goodbye with smiles holding panda goods.