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"ONE TEAM PROJECT" Volume 6 Ryohei Suzuki reads an essay by Mariko Hayashi
On January 15, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee released "Olympus Festival," a video featuring actor Ryohei Suzuki reading a special essay by writer Mariko Hayashi in both Japanese and English as the sixth installment of the "ONE TEAM PROJECT." (Image provided by Tokyo 2020)
Launched in August 2017, this project aims to build excitement for the Tokyo Games, featuring participation from leading Japanese cultural figures and artists.
This installment was realized with the support of Ms. Hayashi, the original author of the 2018 NHK Taiga drama "Segodon," and Mr. Suzuki, who starred in the drama.
Hayashi wrote his essay "Celebrating the Olympiad" based on his impressions from covering the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, which Suzuki then read aloud.
An English translation of the essay, titled "Celebrating the Olympiad," was also created. Suzuki performed the reading in both languages.
Hayashi commented, "I poured the excitement and the city's uplifting atmosphere from Barcelona into it. I believe the 2020 Games will envelop the entire nation in an unprecedented atmosphere. I hope everyone will eagerly anticipate the Games."
Suzuki stated, "I envy Hayashi for experiencing the Olympic festival firsthand. It made me even more eager to fully enjoy the Tokyo Games myself. I hope everyone can feel this same excitement."
Project site:
https://participation.tokyo2020.jp/jp/oneteam/
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