Many people have seen or heard about the lifesize Gundam RX78 model that has been built at Odaiba, Tokyo.
Recently, Gundam has been seen sporting a Tokyo 2016 Candidate City Bid sticker on his left shoulder.
As the clock counts down to the Bid decision, Gundam watches over Odaiba, which is planned to host the Beach [...]
Entries from August 27th, 2009
Gundam supports Tokyo 2016
August 27th, 2009 5 Comments
Teamwork for Tokyo2016 with the Tower
August 22nd, 2009 2 Comments
Great teamwork depicting a popular Tokyo symbol – The Tokyo Tower – and promoting the 2016 games.
This shot was submitted to the Tokyo2016 flickr group and shows great teamwork!
Tokyo Tower is a popular symbol for the city.
It was built in 1958, just six years prior to the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. And is [...]
Tags: teamwork
Wheelchair Basketball
August 13th, 2009 1 Comment
I love this photo that the Committee have used of ‘Wheelchair Basketball’ to promote Tokyo2016.
Wheelchair Basketball was developed shortly after World War II by US veterans.
The sport was introduced to the Paralympic Games in 1960. It is a sport designed for athletes who have a physical disability stopping them from running, jumping and pivoting. [...]
Tags: Paralympic Games
Water for Olympics
August 7th, 2009 1 Comment
The Tokyo Water Board (東京水道局) is sending out its letters with the official Tokyo 2016 Candidate City logo on. We got a letter today that looks like this.
Tags: suido · water board
