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　October 16th is "Green Ribbon DAY". In commemoration of the enforcement of the Organ Transplant Law on October 16, 1997, the Japan Organ Transplant Network was established and certified and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association. Day to discuss "transplantation" and "life" with family and important people, and confirm each other's intentions to donate organs. " The name is derived from the green ribbon, a symbol of global transplant medicine, green means growth and new life, and the ribbon represents the connection between organ donors (donors) and patients who need transplants (recipients).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　October is the “Organ Transplant Spread Promotion Month”, and various initiatives will be implemented nationwide that will lead to “understanding”, “spread”, and “enlightenment” of organ transplant medical care. One of them is the “National GREEN LIGHT-UP Project,” which illuminates famous landmarks and buildings from all over the country on October 16 of Green Ribbon DAY, which will continue from 2013 on the green color of transplant medicine. I heard that it will be lit up in about 60 locations in about 28 prefectures nationwide.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　From sunset to 24:00 on the 16th, Tokyo Tower overlooking Tsukiji Ohashi from the Sumida River Terrace in Kachidoki has a message saying, "Everyone thinks about transplant medicine and expands the circle of organ donation." Green (Tokiwa color) It's shining.