Host town Suginami Ward recorded support songs for the Tokyo Olympics August 5 20:05
In an effort to support the athletes who visited the pre-camps for the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed next year, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, produced an original support song and was recorded by professional symphony orchestra and local children on the 5th.
Suginami Ward is the host town for Italy, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan for the Tokyo Olympics next year, and athletes are scheduled to visit the camp in advance.
The supporting song is "Go for it!" and composed by popular idol group "AKB48", "Heavy Rotation", etc. Yamazaki *Yo-san wrote this song in the image of energetic songs.
In the recording on the 5th, the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra based in the ward was in charge of the performance, and about 60 children from the local "Momoi Daigo Elementary School" chorus club participated.
The children put on a transparent shield that covers their mouths to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, and supported them by saying, "Do your best, do your best," or clapping with both hands to enliven the song. It was
One of the 6th graders who participated said, "I was happy because I was able to sing for the first time in a long time. If possible, I would like to hold the Olympic Games safely."
*Youth is made for Tuesday and Sunday.