First Tange Kenzo survey in Tokyo presented at National Archives of Modern Architecture
Yoyogi National Gymnasium (Model).
TOKYO
.- This month marks the opening of the first major exhibition in Tokyo dedicated to Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tange Kenzo (19132005), whose designs combining traditional Japanese and modernist forms has had a profound influence on architecture in Japan and abroad. Presented by the National Archives of Modern Architecture (NAMA), Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, TANGE KENZO 1938-1970: From Pre-war period to Olympic Games and World Expo follows the first half of Tanges career, bringing together archival materials that trace the origins of such iconic projects as Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Kagawa Prefectural Government Building, and Yoyogi National Gymnasium, as well as never-before-seen studies for his private residence. On view July 21 through October 10, the exhibition commemorates Tanges leading role in realizing the 1964 Tokyo Ol
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Asked about the issue of spectators at a press conference on Tuesday, top government spokesman Katsunobu Kato said Suga has said holding the Games without spectators was a possibility.
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India drops Chinese kit sponsor ahead of Tokyo Olympics
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Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
The logo of the Tokyo Olympic Games, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building in Tokyo, Japan, January 22, 2021. Photo: Reuters
Indian Olympic Association drops Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning as official kit partner for Tokyo Games.
Our athletes, coaches and support staff will wear unbranded apparel, says Indian Olympic Association.
Chinese companies facing backlash in India since 20 Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese forces in Himalayan border dispute last year.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has dropped Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning as its official kit partner citing public sentiment in the country, saying its athletes will wear unbranded apparel at the Tokyo Games instead.