Tokyo Olympics / Para Opening and Closing Ceremony The unified concept is "Moving Forward"

The unified concept of the four ceremonies of the Tokyo Games was announced, including the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, which is about to be held nine days later. It was decided to make it "Moving Forward" with the hope that it would be the driving force for the future.

The opening ceremony of the Olympics is "United by Emotion"

In addition, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was decided on the concept of "United by Emotion".

Not only are there various differences in nationality and position, but it is also difficult to stay in the same place due to the new coronavirus, but at the Tokyo Games, sports have the power to connect people all over the world with excitement, no matter how far away they are. It means that we can help each other and live by making the most of the various differences.

The closing ceremony of the Olympics is "Worlds we share"

On the other hand, next month's closing ceremony is based on the concept of "Worlds we share," which we want to make into a ceremony that will lead to the Paralympics and the future, without forgetting that we shared the excitement.

The concept of the Paralympic opening and closing ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Regarding the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games, the proposed production plan became a problem, and the person in charge resigned in March, which affected the preparations.

The thoughts put into the concept ...

Takayuki Hioki, Executive Producer of the Games Organizing Committee, who has been in charge of supervising the ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics since March, responded to NHK's interview about the concept of the four ceremonies. There are various thoughts, but what I thought I should definitely do is to move forward with my feelings "one step ahead". "

At the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, diversity is a key word, and the people who appear in the ceremony are also casting with a strong awareness of diversity. I have to. "

When asked about the final runner of the torch relay, he simply said, "Please look forward to it." He emphasized the significance of the tournament, saying, "I hope it will be an opportunity to solve the problems firmly through the Olympic and Paralympic Games."