Komazawa Olympic Park: June 30, 2012

Today was a hot summer day. The temperature went up to 28 degree.

I visited Komazawa Olympic Park in Setagaya ward. There are sports fields, gymnasiums, swimming pool and other sports facilities in the park.

Tokyo held the 18th summer Olympics in 1964. Some games -- volleyball, Wrestling, succor and hockey – were played here.

Tokyo planned to hold the 12th Olympics in 1940 (it was cancelled because of the World War 2). Komazawa was planned to be the main stadium.


There were many people enjoying their summer times. A cycling school was held for children. Old people were enjoying gate ball. Joggers and cyclists were everywhere.

Tokyo has experienced big changes with historical events. They included The Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, bombing of Tokyo in 1945, the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 and the Bubble economy in the 1980s.


Nearly half century has passed after the Tokyo Olympics.