Press Releases About: Tokyo
June 15th 2013- Tokyo 2020 To Deliver Superb Games For AthletesJune 10th 2013- Tsunekazu Takeda on Tokyo 2020's next milestone: ANOCJune 3rd 2013- Power of Sport on Show in Japan with Over 1,000 Runners Supporting Run For AfricaMay 30th 2013- Tokyo Presents Compelling 'Why' and 'How' for Hosting 2020 GamesMay 29th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Delegation Ready to Present to Olympic and Global Sport FamilyMay 27th 2013- Tokyo Firefly Festival Sparks Innovation and CelebrationMay 27th 2013- Over 10,000 People Celebrate Olympism During Olympic Day Festa SeriesMay 23rd 2013- Award-Winning Photographer Delly Carr Captures "Cool Tokyo"May 23rd 2013- Tokyo 2020 to Maximise Power of Sport Through 82 University PartnershipsMay 10th 2013- President Takeda Emphasises Delivery Foundations and Compelling Vision For Why Tokyo Should Host GamesMay 7th 2013- Young Japanese Sprint Star Emerges During "Golden Week"April 24th 2013- Tokyo City Symphony Website Showcases Tokyo's Cutting-edge TechnologyApril 23rd 2013- Tokyo 2020 Statement on the IOC world conference on Sport for AllApril 23rd 2013- New Samaranch Memorial Museum Boosts Tokyo 2020's Commitment to Promote OlympismApril 19th 2013- Latest IMF World Economic Outlook Report Highlights Tokyo 2020's Rock-solid Financial BaseApril 17th 2013- Ski Champion Ogiwara Soars with the Tokyo 2020 Message While Visiting Sochi for AIPS CongressApril 16th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Statement on ONOC General AssemblyApril 16th 2013- Capacity Crowds at ISU World Team Trophy Underlines Tokyo's Passion for SportApril 5th 2013- All-Time Cartoon Hero "Doraemon" Joins Tokyo 2020 as Special AmbassadorApril 4th 2013- World Business Community Speak up for Tokyo 2020April 2nd 2013- Tokyo 2020 Lauds Tokyo's Rise in Global Finance Centres IndexApril 1st 2013- Tokyo 2020 Attracts 18th Official Bid PartnerMarch 29th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Celebrates Return of HSBC Seven World SeriesMarch 26th 2013- Toyota becomes Newest Tokyo 2020 Bid PartnerMarch 26th 2013- IOC Evaluation Commission Visit Fuels Tokyo 2020 Public SupportMarch 25th 2013- Carl Lewis Backs Tokyo 2020 to Host "Tremendous Games"March 21st 2013- Tokyo's Subway System Launches Full Mobile Access"March 19th 2013- Zaha Hadid Confident Tokyo 2020 Will Host "Fantastic Games"March 7th 2013- Tokyo Proves its Excitement for the Games and Strength of its Plans During Highly Successful IOC VisitMarch 7th 2013- Showcasing Japanese technology, Tokyo promises the Olympic Movement will 'Discover Tomorrow'March 5th 2013- Tokyo Foresees Record-level Sponsorship and Marketing Opportunities for Games in 2020March 5th 2013- Latest IOC Poll Reports Significant Jump in Local Support for Hosting 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in TokyoMarch 4th 2013- Tokyo Promises Early Delivery of 2020 Games Full of 'Extras'March 4th 2013- IOC visits Crown Prince's PalaceMarch 3rd 2013- Tokyo 2020 Leaders Kick-off Evaluation Commission VisitMarch 3rd 2013- All-Women's Run through the Heart of Tokyo Attracts 4,000 RunnersMarch 1st 2013- Tokyo 2020 Prepared to Prove its Winning AssetsFebruary 28th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Launches Athletes' CommissionFebruary 24th 2013- Tokyo Governor Inose and 1.7 Million Sport Fans Celebrate Japan's Passion for Sport at Tokyo MarathonFebruary 20th 2013- Tokyo Marks 200 Day Countdown with Event Fusing Japan's Distinctive Traditions and InnovationsFebruary 1st 2013- Sports Communications Veteran Joins Tokyo 2020 Bid to Lead International CommunicationsJanuary 30th 2013- Latest Poll Confirms Strong Support for Tokyo 2020January 25th 2013- New partners add to Tokyo 2020 Bid's financial muscleJanuary 10th 2013- Tokyo Promises a Festive Celebration of Sport with a focus on "Tomorrow"January 8th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Delivers Candidature File to IPC Headquarters in BonnJanuary 8th 2013- Tokyo 2020 Games will be Built on Delivery, Celebration, InnovationJanuary 7th 2013- New Prime Minister Appointed as Tokyo 2020 Supreme AdvisorJanuary 7th 2013- "Living legends" of sport hand deliver Tokyo 2020's Candidature File to IOC Headquarters in LausanneDecember 28th 2012- New Minister Reaffirms Rock-Steady Backing for Tokyo 2020December 26th 2012- Yomiuri Enlisted as Tokyo 2020's 11th Official Bid PartnerDecember 21st 2012- Tokyo 2020 Official Bid Partner List Swells to 10December 21st 2012- Tokyo 2020 Welcomes New Tokyo Governor Naoki Inose to Bid TeamDecember 19th 2012- All 36 International Federations Approve Tokyo 2020's PlanDecember 17th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Celebrates a Great 2012 for World Class Sporting EventsDecember 3rd 2012- 48,000 Supporters Line Sendai Streets to Cheer Olympic and Paralympic HeroesNovember 19th 2012- ALSOK Enlists as Eighth Official Tokyo 2020 Bid PartnerNovember 16th 2012- Tokyo 2020 ready to host an experience as spectacular as the London 2012 GamesNovember 15th 2012- New plans unveiled for Japan's National StadiumNovember 14th 2012- Tokyo hosts a week-long series of events to mark 300 days until the election of the 2020 Host CityNovember 9th 2012- Japan Airlines Enlists as Seventh Official Tokyo 2020 Bid PartnerNovember 6th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Team to Attend OCA General Assembly in MacauNovember 6th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee - Latest Public Support Survey ResultsOctober 31st 2012- Tokyo 2020 Welcomes Results of FutureBrand's Country Brand IndexOctober 30th 2012- Design Shortlist for the new Kasumigaoka National Stadium UnveiledOctober 9th 2012- Health and Sports Day Showcases Japan's Passion for Sport and OlympismOctober 5th 2012- 33 London Games Medallists Join Thousands in Tokyo To Celebrate the Olympic Movement through MusicOctober 4th 2012- All Nippon Airways Enlists as Official Tokyo 2020 Bid PartnerOctober 1st 2012- World's Elite Triathletes Come Together in Japan for 2012 ITU World Triathlon YokohamaSeptember 24th 2012- Concurrent International Sport Events in Tokyo Attract Thousands of FansSeptember 12th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Forges Ahead with Plan, Inspired by Success of London Paralympic GamesSeptember 12th 2012- Tokyo 2020 reacts to Japan's top rankings in the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness IndexSeptember 7th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Kicks Off 1-Year Countdown to Host City ElectionSeptember 7th 2012- Mizuno Corporation joins the Tokyo 2020 Bid Effort as Official Bid PartnerAugust 31st 2012- As Asia Junior Sports Exchange Games Open in Tokyo,Tokyo 2020 Supports Event to Enable Young Athletes to Share their DreamsAugust 30th 2012- As London 2012 Paralympic Games Open, Japanese Media are On-Site to Fulfil Japan's Appetite for NewsAugust 27th 2012- FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 Matches Begin at Iconic Tokyo 1964 Legacy VenueAugust 20th 2012- 500,000 Supporters Line Tokyo Streets to Cheer Olympic ChampionsAugust 16th 2012- 11,000 Gather in Tokyo for Instruction by Athletes in Sport Skills and Values during Kids FestaAugust 15th 2012- Tokyo 2020 Delegation Praises London Games As an Inspiration for Games in TokyoAugust 14th 2012- Japan's Olympic Team is United: "Let's Host the 2020 Games in Tokyo!"August 12th 2012- Japanese Government Delegation Makes Progress in LondonAugust 9th 2012- A Trip to London for the Olympic Games Inspires Sports-loving Youth from Northeast JapanMarch 25th 2011- Dentsu to Sponsor SportAccord International Convention 2011November 15th 2010- Copenhaguen, Las Vegas and Wuxi, China will organise next Archery World ChampionshipsJune 3rd 2010- EVOLUTION ACQUIRES TOKYO APACHEDecember 5th 2009- ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating FinalDecember 5th 2009- ISU Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Day 2October 2nd 2009- Rio de Janeiro elected as the 2016 Host CityOctober 2nd 2009- Youth-focused Tokyo 2016 offers IOC a legacy for the worldOctober 2nd 2009- Tokyo congratulates fellow Bid cities in 2016 raceOctober 1st 2009- Olympic swimming stars make a splash for Tokyo 2016's commitment to world youthOctober 1st 2009- Japanese Bid outlines ‘winning assets’ before IOC voteSeptember 30th 2009- Tokyo 2016 pledges to host the most athlete-focused GamesSeptember 30th 2009- Three-time Olympian and two-time Danish champion cyclist supports Tokyo 2016September 29th 2009- SportsFeatures.com has all sides of the news on the 2016 Olympics voteSeptember 29th 2009- Tokyo 2016 guarantees ‘unprecedented legacy promise for humankind’September 28th 2009- Japanese Prime Minister completes strongest ever Japanese Bid teamSeptember 27th 2009- Governor of Tokyo calls Olympic vote “most important election†of his lifeSeptember 24th 2009- 100 million in Japan back Tokyo 2016 Olympic GamesSeptember 24th 2009- World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration Presented to IOCSeptember 22nd 2009- Bid chief: Tokyo the right choice for post-recession Olympic and Paralympic GamesSeptember 21st 2009- Tokyo 2016 and Japanese Prime Minister share green 21st Century visionSeptember 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 reveals athlete-focus for Copenhagen delegationSeptember 16th 2009- IAAF Gold label for Tokyo Marathon boosts Tokyo 2016September 15th 2009- Japanese Olympic Hero aims to keep Olympic Legacy shining brightlySeptember 14th 2009- Tokyo 2016 continues efforts to unite youth with Olympism at International Seminar on Youth & SportSeptember 11th 2009- Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games get under way with Tokyo 2016’s full supportSeptember 7th 2009- Rhythmic gymnastic World Championships showcase elite sport organisation in JapanSeptember 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Starts Sprint to Finish Line with Strong IOC ReportSeptember 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016 Confident and Eagerly Awaiting IOC Evaluation Commission ReportAugust 27th 2009- Acclaimed fashion designer to create Tokyo 2016 final presentation uniformAugust 26th 2009- Tokyo 2016 celebrates Jigoro Kano’s 100 Year Legacy at World Judo Rotterdam 2009August 24th 2009- Tokyo 2016 inspired as world’s young people share hopes of a brighter future through sportAugust 21st 2009- Tokyo Marathon Swimming Event Promotes Tokyo 2016’s Bayside Settingâ€August 21st 2009- Tokyo Marathon Swimming Event Promotes Tokyo 2016’s Bayside SettingAugust 20th 2009- Tokyo 2016’s Commercial Programme Attracts 17 Major Japanese Blue Chip FirmsAugust 16th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Inspired by Rebuilt Berlin Olympic Stadium’s Legacy ModelAugust 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 inspires youth as 2016 Bid race enters last 50 daysAugust 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Top Delegation Heads to Berlin IAAF World Championships with Strong MotivationAugust 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Top Delegation Heads to Berlin IAAF World Championships with Strong MotivationAugust 10th 2009- Paralympic heroes join Tokyo 2016 in Japan Paralympic Day celebrationsAugust 5th 2009- Soccer superheroes inspire youngsters for Tokyo 2016August 3rd 2009- Winning Japan Swimming Team Dives Straight at Tokyo 2016 Final Lap in Memory of Swimming LegendJuly 29th 2009- Youth and Olympians have fun through sport in the heart of TokyoJuly 28th 2009- Youth and Olympians have fun through sport in the heart of TokyoJuly 15th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Swims towards Olympic and Paralympic dream in RomeJuly 14th 2009- Tokyo 2016 commits to education through sport with another two major academic partnershipsJuly 13th 2009- R&B legends Boyz II Men add their voice to support for Tokyo 2016July 10th 2009- Paralympics: Tokyo 2016 On the Road to BerlinJuly 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 ambassador arrives in New York after third leg of epic Earth MarathonJuly 8th 2009- Giant robot unites Tokyo 2016’s high-tech, green and youth-focused Olympic and Paralympic BidJuly 7th 2009- Tokyo 2016 "Africa's best long-term partner"July 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 releases Countdown ‘app’ for Apple iPhoneJuly 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Senior delegation arrives in Abuja for ANOCA General AssemblyJuly 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 online community uniting our worldsJuly 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 wins support of Japanese Cycling Heroes engaged on the Tour de France 2009June 29th 2009- Tokyo 2016 continues mission to unite young people with sport and the Olympic MovementJune 26th 2009- Tokyo 2016 leaders embark for Worldwide Summer RoadshowJune 24th 2009- Countdown Clock marks final 100-day push for Tokyo 2016June 23rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 joins International Olympic Day celebrationsJune 22nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 relay unites people of all ages with sport at the heart of dynamic TokyoJune 20th 2009- Successful week in Lausanne boosts Tokyo 2016’s efforts to bri g the Games to dynamic TokyoJune 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016: firmly focused on athletes and engaging global youthJune 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Promises unique 100 Year Legacy for the Olympic MovementJune 16th 2009- Olympic Museum inspires Tokyo GovernorJune 15th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Games would be hosted in “the world’s most live e megalopolisâ€June 15th 2009- Thousands of supporters join Tokyo 2016 in celebrating Olympic DayJune 10th 2009- CHICAGO 2016 WELCOMES TOKYO 2016 BID AMBASSADOR AND JAPANESE ENTERTAINER KANPEI HAZAMA TO CHICAGOJune 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with sixth academic partnershipJune 5th 2009- Tokyo 2016 and ‘Green Heroes’ inspire on World Environment DayJune 5th 2009- Wheelchair Tennis Star Serves Big for Tokyo 2016 at Roland GarrosJune 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with new academic partnershipMay 27th 2009- Japan’s 100 year Olympic legacy marked by foundation of Institute of OlympismMay 25th 2009- Tokyo 2016 - Tokyo 2016 helps combat climate change through green cycling eventMay 18th 2009- 10 km walking event showcases Tokyo 2016's innovative venue planMay 12th 2009- Latest Poll Reveals 'Mega Support' For Tokyo Games Ensuring Full Venues in 2016May 3rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Statement on Public SupportMay 1st 2009- Tokyo 2016’s visionary, athlete-focused and media-friendly plan presented at AIPS CongressApril 28th 2009- Tokyo 2016 takes momentum from IOC visit into final five months of bid campaignApril 19th 2009- IOC Evaluation Commission ‘most impressed’ by Tokyo 2016April 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 offers financial stability and major commercial opportunity to the Olympic MovementApril 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 can benefit people with perceived disabilities globallyApril 17th 2009- IOC Evaluation Commission explores sites for the most compact, sustainable and athlete-focused Games everApril 16th 2009- Tokyo 2016 showcases existing assets and visionary plans for 2016 on strong day one of IOC Evaluation CommissionApril 15th 2009- Tokyo Governor: IOC Evaluation Commission is a ‘precious opportunity’April 14th 2009- Tokyo welcomes International Olympic Committee Evaluation CommissionApril 13th 2009- More than 600 Olympians, Paralympians and Japan’s sports industry rally to back Tokyo 2016April 12th 2009- Tokyo Governor to play major role during IOC Evaluation Commission visitApril 10th 2009- Tokyo ready to light up for IOC Evaluation CommissionApril 8th 2009- Governor Ishihara: an Olympic solution to a global problemMarch 23rd 2009- Japan’s passion for sport in the heart of the city energizes 2009 Tokyo MarathonMarch 21st 2009- Olympic marathon gold medalists support Tokyo 2016March 20th 2009- Japanese Anime Superheroes back Tokyo 2016 at international anime conferenceMarch 19th 2009- Tokyo 2016 unites sport and education with fourth academic partnershipMarch 17th 2009- Tokyo 2016 receives total backing from both Japan’s houses of ParliamentMarch 17th 2009- Japan’s House of Representatives offers rock solid support and guarantees for Tokyo 2016March 16th 2009- Fleet of Tokyo 2016 taxis celebrates city’s transport infrastructureMarch 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 joins with prestigious national university to promote sport studiesMarch 11th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Ambassador sails into Los Angeles on Earth MarathonMarch 10th 2009- New J-League season starts with show of support for Tokyo 2016March 6th 2009- Top luxury travel magazine names Japan world’s best travel destinationMarch 5th 2009- PRIME MINISTER ZAPATERO GUARANTEES FULL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR MADRID 2016 OLYMPIC BIDMarch 5th 2009- Tokyo Committed to Carbon-Minus GamesMarch 2nd 2009- 5,000 Japanese support Tokyo 2016 on Rainbow Bridge Walk at the heart of the cityFebruary 27th 2009- Tokyo 2016 launches media accreditation for IOC Evaluation Commission visitFebruary 23rd 2009- College athletes enjoy perfect stage for cycling in the heart of TokyoFebruary 18th 2009- Tokyo 2016 - Public joins Tokyo Governor in expressing enthusiasm for Tokyo 2016February 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 is setting the stage for heroes unveiling inspired Candidature FileFebruary 13th 2009- Tokyo 2016 will Set The Stage For HeroesFebruary 12th 2009- Tokyo 2016 submits Candidature File to the IOC outlining most compact, sustainable and financially-secure Games plan everFebruary 10th 2009- Japanese sport federations voice strong support for Tokyo 2016 planFebruary 10th 2009- Ubiquitous Technology to enhance Tokyo 2016 visitor experienceFebruary 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 enjoys Olympic fever at Nagano and Sapporo festivalsFebruary 4th 2009- Tokyo 2016 welcomes Japanese government’s $17 billion pledgeFebruary 3rd 2009- Tokyo Day in London showcases city’s Olympic sustainability visionFebruary 3rd 2009- Tokyo 2016 Could Break Olympic TV Viewing RecordsFebruary 2nd 2009- Tokyo 2016 shares Japanese sport business opportunities at major conferenceJanuary 28th 2009- Japanese PM pledges support for Tokyo 2016 in major policy speechJanuary 27th 2009- Youngsters inspired at Tokyo Olympic panel eventJanuary 20th 2009- Olympic champion Kitajima draws big crowds in support of Tokyo 2016January 19th 2009- Tokyo transport forum signals Japanese leadership on global green initiativesJanuary 16th 2009- Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s 2009 budget confirms Tokyo 2016’s financial stabilityJanuary 9th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Olympic Bid Venue Plans Receive Sign Off from All 26 International FederationsJanuary 7th 2009- Tokyo 2016 Ambassador embarks on second leg of global marathonJanuary 6th 2009- Tokyo 2016 accelerates into 2009 on the back of inspiring year-end eventsDecember 24th 2008- Tokyo 2016 celebrates a great 2008 for world class sporting eventsDecember 22nd 2008- Tokyo 2016 continues to support youth Olympic educationDecember 20th 2008- FIFA Executive Committee Meeting in TokyoDecember 19th 2008- Olympic Broadcast Veteran joins Tokyo 2016 Bid TeamDecember 18th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Bid Committee Board Confirms PlansDecember 17th 2008- Kanpei Hazama to cross continents for Tokyo 2016December 15th 2008- Thousands attend rally to support Tokyo 2016December 11th 2008- Tokyo 2016 celebrates showcasing city for FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008December 1st 2008- More than 1,000 cheerleaders show passion for Tokyo 2016November 28th 2008- Tokyo 2016 gives international diplomats a glimpse of the Games in the heart of the cityNovember 26th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Feels Full Support of Local BusinessNovember 25th 2008- Asia’s major cities united behind Tokyo 2016November 22nd 2008- Financially strong Tokyo 2016 outlines inspiring, responsible and sustainable vision for the Games at the heart of city lifeNovember 21st 2008- Tokyo 2016 reveals new-look animated website promoting a Games built around Tokyo’s myriad of attractionsNovember 20th 2008- Tokyo 2016 reveals new-look animated website promoting a Games built around Tokyo’s myriad of attractionsNovember 20th 2008- Japan’s Commitment to IMF Reinforces Tokyo 2016’s Financial SecurityNovember 17th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Helps Revive Japanese SocietyNovember 14th 2008- Tokyo 2016 strengthens compact and sustainable Games plan with enhanced venue locationsNovember 13th 2008- Tokyo 2016 ‘Olympics for All’ events inspire millions across JapanNovember 10th 2008- Tokyo 2016 plants the seeds for a more sustainable Olympic GamesNovember 6th 2008- Tokyo 2016 enhances its `Sport Tokyo for All` visionNovember 5th 2008- Tokyo 2016 Praises Japanese Sporting Hero Recognition For Cultural Merit
