The grand start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay kicked off from J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture.
We would like to share the video of the opening performances in Fukushima Prefecture as a way to express our gratitude for the reconstruction support we received and to show the lively spirit of Fukushima!
Performing Groups
(1) Shinehagō Kibakai (a horse-riding samurai group), Soma Nomaoi
A conch shell ceremony performed by samurai of Soma Nomaoi, which boasts a history of over 1,000 years.
(2) Byakko Group, Aizu Tajima Taiko Preservation Society
A group which has performed quite well in national tournaments, Byakko sends a message of Fukushima’s spirit to the rest of Japan through a soul-stirring taiko performance.
(3) The Hula Girls, Spa Resort Hawaiians Dancing Team
A performance by the Hula Girls, whose National Caravan toured all of Japan to raise everyone’s spirits after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
(4) Fukushima Nishi High School, Design Department
High school students working to foster momentum for the Tokyo 2020 introduce their artwork and share their hopes for reconstruction and a successful Olympic Games.
(5) Seeds+ Marching Band
Seeds+ is a marching band from Minamisoma city that has overcome hardships from the earthquake and nuclear disaster. Through their performance, they send a message of gratitude for the support Fukushima has received and how far the prefecture has come.
↓Find out more about the Tokyo 2020 in Fukushima Prefecture!
https://www.fuku-plus2020.jp/
