Governor of Tokyo and Minister of Reconstruction meet at "Reconstruction Olympics" November 18th, 17:35
For the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year, Governor Koike of Tokyo and Reconstruction Minister Hirasawa met and confirmed that they would work together to make the Games a success as a tournament to disseminate the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake to the world.
Governor Koike of Tokyo met with Reconstruction Minister Hirasawa at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on the afternoon of the 18th.
In this, Minister Hirasawa said about the Tokyo Games next year, "I am very much looking forward to the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. I would like to send a message that the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake have been rejuvenated with the support of countries around the world." I did.
In response, Governor Koike responded, "'Reconstruction Olympics' is a keyword when inviting the Games. I want to support as much as possible." He confirmed that he would work together to make the Games a success as a tournament to disseminate reconstruction to the world. Did.
In addition, Governor Koike introduced the video produced by the city to promote the "Reconstruction Olympics" and expressed his intention to screen it at events for the Games.