Estimated 800,000 welcome Japan’s Paralympic medallists
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists. 10 Oct 2016![Estimated 800,000 welcome Japan’s Paralympic medallists An estimated 800,000 people took Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.](/sites/default/files/styles/large_original/public/images/161010105407331_japan.jpg?itok=QY_qN98i)
An estimated 800,000 people took Tokyo’s streets to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
An estimated 800,000 people took Tokyo’s streets on 7 October to welcome the 87 Japanese Olympic and Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.
The medal-winners paraded on open-top buses through the city centre, waving to the cheering crowd and thanking them for their support.
The parade covered 2.5 kilometres from the Ginza district, Tokyo’s world-famous shopping and dining area featuring trendy boutiques and world-class restaurants, to the traditional Nihonbashi district, the historical centre of Tokyo with its fascinating mix of centuries-old establishments and cultural landmarks.
Japan sealed 41 medals at August’s Olympic Games -12 golds, 8 silvers and 21 bronzes- and 24 at September’s Paralympic Games -10 silvers and 14 bronzes-.
This celebration built more excitement amongst Japanese people ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.