This update is simply an opportunity to share some of the photographs I have taken over the last week or so from our journeys to the arenas and back to the hotel. We are also allowed short (approximately 15 minutes) walks out of the hotel, so I have included photographs from these walks as well.
My impressions of Tokyo are of utter wonder and amazement.
It is SO CLEAN! There are no rubbish bins on the street because everyone takes their litter home (and any litter there IS is collected by other members of the public and taken home).
Smoking is banned outdoors in residential areas (and teams have fallen foul of this and been penalised accordingly. Any officials in breach of this rule will be removed from future nominations)
The weather has been ridiculously hot and humid.
The Japanese people are incredibly polite and there is a huge culture of mutual respect for one another.
The volunteers are so happy and focused in their work - I haven't seen or heard a single dissenting sign or voice against the staging of the Games.
The Covid safety measures are VERY good - they are too long to list here but it is massively reassuring to know it is being taken so seriously.
One day, I hope to return to Tokyo and explore what it really has to offer! 😁
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