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The “World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25),” the world’s pinnacle of athletic sports championships, will take place at the Japan National Stadium for 9 days from Saturday, September 13, through Sunday, September 21.  During the Championships, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold “TOKYO FORWARD 2025 for WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS,” a series of events to bring additional excitement to WCH Tokyo 25, with considerations for heat countermeasures.
In addition to the talk shows by Mr. Suguru Osako and other star athletes and an exclusive live performance by Little Glee Monster, announced at the first-round announcement, the event also includes a variety of programs that expose you to “Japan Entertainment,” such as Japanese calligraphy performance by Japanese calligrapher Ms. Bisen Aoyagi, and a live performance by Japanese traditional instrument musicians AUN J CLASSIC ORCHESTRA, to name a few. 
In addition to various sports experiences, the Park Area in Meiji Park will feature contents for every generation to enjoy together, such as the “Ennichi” (traditional-style street fair) offering ninja star throwing, and food trucks utilizing ingredients produced in Tokyo.

■ “TOKYO FORWARD 2025 for WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS” Overview
Date/Time: September 13 (Sat.) thru 21 (Sun.), 2025
・Stage Area: 13:00 ~ Around 18:00
・Park Area: 12:00 ~ Around 19:00
*Time subject to change, depending on competition schedule on each day

Locations:
・Japan National Stadium
(10-1, Kasumigaoka-machi,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013)
・Meiji Park (Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013 and other premises)

Admission: Free of charge

Organized by: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government
For details about the events, please refer to the attached press release.


[Contact for coverage, etc.] “TOKYO FORWARD 2025 for WAC” PR Bureau (c/o Fullhouse)
Representatives: Iwata, Niwayama, Nagasawa
E-mail: tokyoforward2025@fullhouse.jp
[Contact for this project] International Sports Projects Division, Office for Sports Promotion, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Email: S1180908@section.metro.tokyo.jp

 

Photos (from the left):
1.   Ms. Bisen Aoyagi 1
2.   bouncy ball scooping
3.   Tokyo 7858 Food Truck
4.   Ms. Bisen Aoyagi 2
5.   AUN J CLASSIC ORCHESTRA
6.   KATANAYA ICHI
7.   ninja star throwing
8.   water pistol shooting
9.   virtual cycling
10. WAGON193 Taiyaki Parfait Food Truck