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Mitsui Fudosan The 13th Gold Partner Contributing to community development
Mitsui Fudosan signed a Tokyo 2020 sponsorship agreement with the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on April 20, becoming a Gold Partner. The agreement category is real estate development.
At a press conference held the same day at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo in Chuo Ward, President Masanobu Komoda stated, "We aim to contribute to the 2020 Games by creating a city worthy of welcoming visitors from around the world and promoting the appeal of Tokyo and Japan." He also mentioned plans to advance the Games movement through sports events, cultural programs, and support events at various facilities, while paying close attention to creating a city that values legacy.
Organizing Committee Chairman Yoshiro Mori stated, "During the Games, numerous athletes, related organizations, and media personnel will visit Japan for extended stays. We hope the company will provide various suggestions for preparing a comfortable city," expressing particular anticipation for the plan connecting the Nihonbashi area and the waterfront area.
Regarding the fact that this brings the total number of Gold Partners to 13, Chairman Mori remarked, "This reflects the warm sentiment of the business and industrial communities wishing for the Games' success," smiling as he noted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) had called it a "world record." He also hinted at future developments concerning Gold Partners, stating, "This doesn't mean we've decided it's over."
Mr. Tanaka and Mr. Sato were presented with the famous amulets from Fukutoku Shrine in Nihonbashi.
Actress Yu Aoi, former Japanese national gymnast Rie Tanaka, and Paralympian (track and field, long jump) Mami Sato, who appear in the company's "Nihonbashi Story" TV commercial series, took the stage. Regarding city development for 2020, Ms. Aoi stated, "It should be something that delights people from overseas and that Japanese people can be proud of. We hope the love for the city will be passed down." Based on their experiences at international competitions, Tanaka and Sato expressed their hopes for "a relaxing environment" and "a city that advances barrier-free access for the heart."
Mitsui Fudosan News Release: http://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/corporate/news/2015/0420/index.html
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