Koedo Itabashi

It's been another year.

 

It's been another year.

With a strong impression that the chest is tightened tightly, the scene where tears come up without a stop continues.

Something, vivid colors seemed to overlap in multiple layers.

What I can say is that even in that situation, Japan has an unwavering track record of being able to actually gather and implement people.

 

 It's been another year.

 

The first anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Games Memorial Gallery is being held at the Atrium on the first floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower.

On display are the Tokyo 2020 Olympic podium.

It was used in the medal ceremony.

Then, "Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Giant Medal"

Many people took commemorative photos in order to compare their height and size.

 

 It's been another year.

 

Then, "Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Torch" and "Tokyo Paralympic Bronze Medal, Wheelchair Rugby Japan National Team, T-shirt signed by coach"

I learned about the charm, greatness, and fun of parasports.

 

The exhibition period is until September 23 (Fri).

 

 It's been another year.

 

There is a large screen at the entrance of the gallery, and the video is flowing.

From the opening ceremony to the highlight scene that captures players in various sports, and the closing ceremony.

When I started to see it, I couldn't move for a while.

The scene, the player, the expression of his appearance.

 

 It's been another year.

 

I was watching the players who have been working for the tournament from the qualifying stage.

I witnessed the first challenge that the tournament was postponed for one year.

For the first time, I saw the actual situation of the competition without spectators at the Olympics.

Even in such a situation, the expressions of the shining players and the sincere appearance of the people who supported them were engraved in my heart.

Legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games

The legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games is another year.

※ A symbol of the Olympics established in Nihonbashi at the time of the tournament. It was very popular.

 

Various events are being held to commemorate the first anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Games.

There was also a ceremony where you could sit in the audience seats of the National Stadium, which you could not enter.

An international exhibition match related to the first anniversary was also held.

On October 16 (Sun), the "Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2022" will be held.

 

 It's been another year.

※ During the tournament, the torch, which continued to burn on the “Dream Ohashi” over Odaiba and Ariake.

 

When talking about the Olympic and Paralympic Games with his grandchildren, I would like to be proud of saying, "The tournament was held in Tokyo with great difficulties, and Jiji was also involved in volunteering."

I wonder if my grandchildren would say, "Giji, it's amazing."