Release of Tokyo 2020 Documentary Videos
Four months have passed since the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Videos and photos will show how the host city of Tokyo evolved along with the Games.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Video Channel
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Video Channel (External link)
1. Video of Games Legacy
Tokyo 2020 Memories Leading to the Future
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games, there were various tangible and intangible initiatives, and countless activities to support hosting safe and secure Games.
This video shows “What the Games Brought to Tokyo”. (approx. 8 min.)
2. Documenting the Changes in Tokyo Before and After the Games
From Tokyo 2020 to the Future #TOKYO_FILES 2019-2021
This documents the changes in Tokyo and people's lives related to the Tokyo 2020 Games over three years.
Separate videos for 2019, 2020 and 2021 show different perspectives. (approx. 10 min. each)
- #TOKYO_FILES 2019 The foreign perspective on Tokyo as it prepares to host the Games
- #TOKYO_FILES 2020 The athlete perspective on the effect of the postponed Games
- #TOKYO_FILES 2021 The student photographer perspective on Tokyo before and during the Games
Tokyo Album
3. Looking Back with Pictures
Special Feature: Memories of the Tokyo 2020 Game
This documents from winning the right to host the Games, to our preparations, holding the Games after the first ever postponement, and afterwards.
This video uses approximately 300 pictures to back on the Games that were held with the cooperation of many people, including athletes and volunteers, in the face of many difficulties such as the fight against COVID-19.
From winning the bid to one year before the Games
COVID-19 and the postponement
Welcoming the Olympic torch
Olympic Games opening ceremony
Paralympic Games opening ceremony
The future Tokyo after the Games
*This press release is also available in other languages. (日本語/中文/한국어)
For Inquiries
Public Relations Section, Public Relations and Public Hearings Division, Bureau of Citizens and Cultural Affairs
(For video 1) Phone: 03-5388-3086
(For video 2) Phone: 03-5388-3089
(For video 3) Phone: 03-5388-3094
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