you will need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser GO TOKYO The Official Tokyo Travel Guide Detailed search: You can do a detailed search by keyword open calendar Search Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.The stunning rows of ginkgo trees along Hachioji's Koshu-kaido Road were planted during the Showa era their beautiful yellow leaves provide the perfect setting for a festival Local residents organize the Hachioji Ginkgo Festival held while these autumn colors are vibrant a wooden block that served as a transit pass in Edo period (early modern period) The festival is a chance to walk along the rows of golden ginkgo trees and witness the Hachioji residents' love for their area The retro ambiance is a particularly charming Free * Transit passes (tsuko tegata) are sold for 600 yen each Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times Tripadvisor Copyright © Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Return to top of page Gulveer Singh crossed the finish line in 27:14.88 to win the race at the Hachioji Long Distance event Gulveer’s new record was almost 27 seconds better than his previous national record of 27:41.81 which had eclipsed Surendra Singh’s mark of 28:02.89 set in 2008 All national records are subject to ratification by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Gulveer’s new personal best placed him eighth on the all-time Asian list for the 10,000m Gulveer also holds the national record in the 5,000m race Gulveer Singh shed seven seconds off his 5000m national record in Japan and won the race in 13:11.82 🥇","event":null,"destination_url":"","entry_point_tag":"base","entry_point_type":"instory_campaign"}" data-tracking="click" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/sign-in?entry_point_type=instory_campaign&entry_point_tag=base&template=base&origin=https%3A%2F%2Folympics.com%2Fen%2Folympic-channel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now were injured Saturday after one tour bus rear-ended another while the two vehicles were traveling together on an expressway in western Tokyo None of the victims have life-threatening injuries following the collision which a bus driver reported at around 10:15 a.m to have occurred near the mouth of the Kobotoke Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji The buses had earlier departed from JR Tokyo Station and were on their way to Lake Kawaguchi in neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture and the accident occurred when the driver of the rear bus failed to notice that the one in front had braked The accident led to temporary closure of the outbound lanes between Hachioji junction and Sagamiko interchange Japan to make vehicle gas pedal safety devices mandatory in 2028 7 injured after car runs into pedestrians in central Nagoya Pedestrian injuries, deaths highest among 7-yr-old school starters To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan If you’re stationed anywhere in the Kanto Plain A short train ride from Camp Zama and Yokota Air Base is all it takes to get you to the foot of the mountain in Hachioji City but it’s also popular with locals because it’s a relatively easy hike and cable cars and chairlifts are available from the foothill to the mid-slope of the mountain People of all ages come to enjoy hiking in this beautiful area I climbed it during a one-day trip when I was a child Takao as compensation for my recent lack of exercise I arrived at Takaosanguchi Station about two hours after I left my home in Chiba by train The station at the foot of the mountain has a cedar roof overhang designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma in 2015 1 as suggested by one of the employees at the tourist information center inside Takaosanguchi Station He said it was the most popular and suitable for enjoying the colorful autumn leaves The hiking trail was unexpectedly steep until halfway up the mountain and was paved with concrete which seemed like it was not good for my knees I started to get sweaty and had to remove my jacket so eventually my jacket and another shirt layer I brought came in handy As the tourist information employee suggested There were five restroom areas and restaurants and souvenir shops in several places along the way Many of the shops sold the same type of toasted dumpling so I decided to stop at Kissakobou Ichifuku The dumpling was crisp on the outside thanks to the charcoal fire it was toasted over It was glazed with a flavorful walnut miso sauce making it a great treat to give me a boost of energy and some warmth on the cool climb up It took me nearly 2 hours to reach the summit and I noticed many of the climbers were drinking to commemorate making it to the top I saw some people in high heels and others had a stroller which made me wonder how they were able to climb The summit offered views of cities such as Hachioji and Sagamihara on one side I decided that I’d had enough physical exertion and would instead take the cable car or chairlift down everyone else had the same idea and the platforms had long lines for the lifts down The steep paved trail was difficult to walk down There were more than 20 restaurants and gift shops on the foothill near the beginning of the trail About half of the restaurants were for soba I chose Mugitoro Tsutaya simply because the food samples outside the restaurant looked good or buckwheat noodles in broth with roasted chicken This dish was made with local ingredients and the noodles were cooked al dente and to perfection The chicken fat on the surface of the broth made it hard to cool and the beautiful views and food await you I want to a try a different trail for a different side of the mountain Tokyo (in the precincts of Yakuoin Temple) a web production company on the foothill of Mt Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version the Hachioji Textile Industry Association presented the Teikyo University Calligraphy Club with a sash to be used at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Hachioji has a history of development through sericulture and weaving and is known as the "City of Mulberry" and is the only area in Tokyo to be certified as a Japanese Heritage Site This project was started when it was decided that the university's calligraphy club would perform a calligraphy performance at the Osaka-Kansai Expo and the club wanted to perform with pride using Hachioji's textiles The sash that was presented is made of 100% shiny silk and the red design beautifully complements the simple hakama worn by the calligraphy club members Calligraphy club captain Koko Otobuchi (3rd year we want to perform a powerful and dynamic performance that will reach the hearts of as many visitors as possible We feel the weight of the responsibility of having to do our best with Hachioji on our backs." Hiroyuki Makida Managing Director of the Hachioji Textile Industry Association "I hope you will promote Hachioji and put on a great performance."On Sunday our calligraphy club will be performing calligraphy at the EXPO Messe "WASSE" (Osaka City Osaka Prefecture) at the Osaka Kansai Expo site Click here for more information about the calligraphy club For more information about the Hachioji Textile Industry Association, click here For details on the Osaka Kansai Expo calligraphy event, click here To the topic List Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo This is one of the most popular spots in the whole of Tokyo for autumn leaves. Stretching for 4km from Hachioji's Oiwakecho to the foot of Mt Takao (near north exit of Takao Station), this road is flanked by over 700 ginkgo trees (known as icho in Japanese), and they look stunningly yellow around this time of year. The autumn colours provide an excuse for all kinds of activities at the annual Hachioji Ginkgo Festival on November 16 and 17, which is returning for its 45th edition this year. There will be a classic car parade, yosakoi dance and wadaiko drum performances, a stamp rally and more. The abundance of kid-friendly attractions make it a good option if you're looking for something to do with the family, and naturally there will be plenty of food stalls to keep everybody well sated. The festival starts at 9am and ends at 4.30pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Due to the warmer-than-usual temperatures, the trees have just started to change color but have not yet reached peak yellow. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Today's print edition Home Delivery 24 district — encompassing a large part of the city of Hachioji in the capital's west — is witnessing a showdown between two candidates who could hardly be more different While six people are running in the district the contest is likely to come down to two candidates: former Upper House lawmaker Yoshifu Arita of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) and former Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Koichi Hagiuda the incumbent who is running without the LDP’s formal endorsement.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the two camps made their pitches back to back in front of Hachioji Station in the morning In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division AD Apr 5 (Sat) 2025-Jun 1 (Sun) 2025 27 days left Leave a rating/comment#Picture Book#For FamiliesBack to ArticlesSHARE schedule and how to watch The first World Cup of the 2023 sport climbing season takes place in Hachioji Japan with athletes from across the world competing in boulder Find out what’s in store and who to watch out for between 21 and 23 April The Hachioji World Cup is the 12th to be held in Japan, but only the fifth boulder World Cup to be hosted in the country. 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She will face stiff competition from Japan’s Nonaka Miho, ranked second in the world, and fellow American Brooke Raboutou who came third in 2022 a two-time World Cup winner and the youngest male sport climber at the last Olympic Games France’s Mejdi Schalck and Germany’s Yannick Flohe The bouldering medalist candidate who won the World Cup at 18 - Nonaka Miho Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Powerful ruling party politician Koichi Hagiuda is fighting strong headwinds in the Lower House election due to his involvement in two scandals that left many voters angry and distrustful a city in western Tokyo long known as the “Hagiuda Empire.” he scored a resounding victory with a margin of more than 100,000 votes against the runner-up But he is not expecting such an easy win this time around Hagiuda is among 12 Liberal Democratic Party politicians running in the Oct 27 election without the party’s endorsement because of their roles in a fund-raising scandal that has rocked the party since last year A former chairman of the LDP’s Policy Research Council he was suspended from party posts over his failure to report 27.28 million yen ($182,000) in proceeds from fund-raising functions Hagiuda has also come under withering criticism for his close ties to the Unification Church which renamed itself the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification Shortly before official campaigning started for the 2022 Upper House election he accompanied LDP hopeful Akiko Ikuina to a meeting at a Unification Church facility in Hachioji to seek support for her campaign Hagiuda crisscrossed the country to canvass votes for candidates from the party in previous elections he is concentrating his efforts on simply retaining his own seat “(Hagiuda) is taut and nervous,” said a source close to his campaign Hagiuda is now making the rounds of morning assemblies at three to four small and midsize enterprises in Hachioji he addresses gatherings of industry associations or support organizations for city assembly members close to him Hagiuda apologizes for “causing anxieties” over the fund-raising scandal who was a close ally of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is relying on his ties with the intra-party faction once led by the slain politician 16 gathering in tears that Hagiuda had her blessing to succeed her late husband the former minister in charge of economic security and another close ally of Abe came to drum up support for Hagiuda the following day “I never intentionally kept political funds off the books spent them for private purposes or evaded taxes on them.” Hagiuda’s opponents and supporters shouted at each other The LDP’s junior coalition partner Komeito which has a significant presence in Hachioji who belongs to Hagiuda’s support organization said she felt embittered by his involvement in the fund-raising scandal “It is outrageous that he had kept nearly 30 million yen in his drawer,” she said The woman said she could not bring herself to vote for Hagiuda or anyone else because she did not trust opposition candidates Hagiuda could benefit from a fractured opposition The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is fielding Yoshifu Arita a journalist known for his insight into issues surrounding the Unification Church The Japanese Communist Party decided to refrain from putting up a candidate in the single-seat constituency and support Arita But Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the People both are contesting the election with their own candidates CDP President Yoshihiko Noda went to Hachioji to criticize the LDP in his first speech after official campaigning started on Oct But one person in the audience angrily shouted that Noda should have made more determined efforts to unify opposition candidates to defeat Hagiuda “It was a severe blow that opposition parties did not have time to come together,” referring to the short period between Shigeru Ishiba becoming prime minister on Oct 1 and his decision to dissolve the Lower House on Oct Unification Church followers remind Hagiuda: You know us Ishiba’s election policy over fund scandal sows rift in ruling LDP Hagiuda speech held at facility with Unification Church ties A dark day for LDP as it loses only by-election it contested Race starts for Lower House election amid calls for reform LDP remains reluctant to investigate Abe’s ties to church Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Modern and chic public libraries across the city By Looking for a quiet yet aesthetically pleasing study hub to dive into your work in Tokyo We’ve gathered seven free options—including Haruki Murakami’s former university and a library designed by Tadao Ando Many students are gearing up for the big exams and essays——books to read accessible spot to focus can be a challenge attending a university far from your Tokyo home the library’s striking oval windows frame views of Kyonan Fureai Square Park and the nearby Zen temple Another perk is the free Wi-Fi and small café where you can grab a coffee or snack to fuel your day The building frequently hosts events and workshops making it a hub for learning and creativity With four floors above ground and three below comfy sofa chairs near the windows are perfect for catching up on reading The library houses an impressive collection of 180,000 books ensuring a rich variety of reading material Hours: 9:30am – 10pm (closed on Wednesdays)  Musashino.or.jp The Hachioji Library ranks among the most beautiful libraries in Japan This Tokyo study hub is located at Tama Art University the library was created by esteemed architect Toyo Ito It features a distinctive fluid structure with sweeping curves and a facade that integrates with its natural surroundings Ito aimed to create a space where students could relax—even take a nap—in one of the secluded corners the library’s layout fosters individual and group collaboration offering spacious reading areas and intimate study nooks Expansive windows and skylights bathe the interior in natural light The library’s collection focuses on art and design providing students access to various resources the library hosts exhibitions and events that engage the academic community and stimulate creative thinking the library welcomes visitors enrolled at other universities.Address: 2-1723 Yarimizu Tamabi.ac.jp the International Library of Children’s Literature is a perfect destination for students interested in a blend of history and contemporary design A renovation of the former Imperial Library the library combines the charm of its early 20th-century origins with modern architectural touches by Tadao Ando Ando’s design creates a striking contrast between the old and new The library features a sleek glass entryway that breaks through the historic facade This glass extension leads to a café and a lounge area intimate spaces within the larger exhibition area This design fosters a creative and inspiring environment perfect for students seeking a unique and stimulating study setting Kodomo.go.jp this sophisticated student haunt deserves a spot on this list Located in one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods this stylish bookstore complex features modern aesthetics with a creative flair With three connected buildings lined with books and magazines T-Site provides countless quiet corners for studying or working You can choose a window seat overlooking the greenery or settle into one of the tucked-away lounge areas you’ll find the Anjin Library & Lounge a refined café where you can enjoy coffee or a light meal while you work various restaurants and an Italian bakery offering delicious sourdough bread and pastries The store blends Tokyo’s creative energy with serene charm providing an inspiring and stylish space for reading studying or soaking in the atmosphere.  Store.tsite.jp the Haruki Murakami Library at Waseda University provides an inspiring and immersive atmosphere While Murakami is now famous for his written masterpieces he majored in theater at Waseda University while working part-time in a record store.  He later donated his vast archives including his collection of vinyl records that visitors can listen to in the Audio Room on the first floor Renowned architect Kengo Kuma designed the library to tribute Murakami’s unique style and literary legacy Shelves are filled with Murakami’s personal book collection translations in 50 languages and foreign literature that influenced his work serves a custom coffee blend inspired by Murakami’s tastes the jazz bar Murakami managed before becoming a published writer You can sit in the original lounge chairs from the bar in the Gallery Combining modern design with literary culture the library provides cozy seating and quiet study areas A peaceful garden outside enhances the reflective atmosphere reminiscent of the unique worlds Murakami creates in his novels the Haruki Murakami Library serves as a space for reflection and creativity Waseda.jp The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library serves as a prominent destination for students seeking a comprehensive and quiet study environment The building’s design emphasizes modernity and accessibility reflecting its role as a central hub for information and research in Tokyo Home to over 2.25 million books and more than 6,000 magazines It boasts an impressive collection of foreign language materials making it an excellent spot for international students The library offers 900 seats and a quiet atmosphere Use free access to extensive online databases to find whatever you need for your studies With expert staff available for reference and information services the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library stands out as a top choice for research and academic work Library.metro.tokyo.jp also known as “Book Forest,” features modern architecture designed by RUI SEKKEI SHITSU Co. The building’s exterior showcases staggered floors and a sunlight-filled glass atrium while the rooftop terrace provides stunning views of the city collaborative spaces and free Wi-Fi with numerous power outlets Hon no Mori Library ensures a productive visit for students you can do so with your Suica or Pasmo card The “Book Forest” is a great option if you’re seeking a change of pace from your usual study routine Library.city.chou.tokyo.jp Loved this article on the best Tokyo study spots? Here’s our guide to second-hand bookstores in Japan From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene From vintage clothing to Hawaiian-themed goods here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster Stay up to date with Tokyo news and events serves food grown using fertilizer-free farming meaning its menu is free of anything exposed to chemicals or organic fertilizers or pesticides Miracle Dining is on the ninth floor of Celeo Hachioji enclosed mall adjacent to the Hachioji Station in the western Tokyo suburb The restaurant can seat 40 and the menus are in Japanese The menu highlights vegan meals and points out those made with wheat or eggs Set menus for lunch and dinner include a choice of a main dish or rice bowl I opted for grilled seasonal vegetables with sweet-and-sour miso sauce for 1,540 yen I also ordered rosehip tea for 550 yen and an organic tofu and walnut brownie for 550 yen The brown rice was amazing; it came with a side of green tea salt and I was so happy to find okra on my plate The rosehip tea came in a clear kettle with plenty of tea to enjoy during the meal so I took my organic tofu and walnut brownie to go I was pleasantly surprised because it tastes like a regular brownie Other vegan options at Miracle Dining include a deep-fried rice bowl with koji malt for 1,188 yen; fried koji with tofu tartar sauce set; and a farm cuisine set Non-vegan options include a grilled chicken with salt and koji rice bowl for 1,188 yen a chicken loaf set with tofu and vegetables or a pork and root vegetables with ginger set Prices: Items range from 550 yen to 1,540 yen Directions: A short walk from Hachioji Station Perhaps the most raved-about ramen shop in western Tokyo in 2024, Kamofuku isn’t what you’d call conveniently located – prepare for a 15-minute trek from Hachioji Station – but this is a joint we’d seek out anywhere. Their standard chuka soba (¥1,100), available in shoyu and shio versions, sits in a stock made with kombu, several kinds of dried fish, duck and brand-name Shamo chicken, and flavoured with a duck aroma oil. The result is a striking balance of sweetness, gamey aromas and savoury punch.  And if that isn’t enough duck already, try the Kamodon (¥500), a small bowl of rice topped with a generous serving of charred bird. Quack. Riding my bike from Yokota Air Base and exploring Hachioji recently gave me good cardio exercise and the opportunity to check out Rosso Café The signboard caught my attention because it had a poodle on it Turns out Rosso Café is an animal-friendly café I enjoy going to animal cafés in Japan since there are not many around back home in Southern California where I’m from The first thing I noticed when entering is how clean and fur-less this café was so feel free to stop by if you’re hungry and have your furry friend with you I was greeted by the staff working behind the counter and shortly after Their menu is in both Japanese with English and consisted of pasta Their alcohol menu was large but all in Japanese Most of the food displayed on the menu didn’t really appeal to me What caught my attention the most was the chocolate cake they had on display I decided to order it for my quick pitstop snack and watched Rosso browse around my feet as I waited to be served and first thing I noticed was the small size of the cake slice I’m still adjusting to the size of portions in Japan The dark cocoa and nice sprinkle on top provided a good texture to each bite The dish came with a small portion of whipped cream which complemented the chocolate and sugar it wasn’t that bad of a deal for a pet cafe the staff and manager wished me off on my next adventure serves fresh-picked vegetables and locally sourced dairy and beef in an agrarian complex surrounded by urban Tokyo which also includes the Isonuma Milk and Beef Farm and Nakanishi Farm Farm Basel provides an English menu and can seat 50 inside and 20 outdoors where dogs are allowed I opted for the grilled mixed vegetable salad with bread for 1,400 yen and for dessert the dark cherry pie with vanilla ice cream for 990 yen peppers and eggplant from Nakanishi Farm and topped with a creamy dressing with ingredients from Isonuma Milk Farm Farm Basel reduces large cherries with sugar and lemon juice butter and kirsch liqueur and serves it hot with vanilla ice cream Both the salad and the dessert were amazing the fruits and vegetables so fresh and the vanilla ice cream creamy and delectable Other menu items include a beef stroganoff for 1,800 yen; French farmer’s beef stew for 2,000 yen; and a Tokyo Farm Village burger topped with either Isonuma yogurt sauce or a homemade sauce made from cheddar cheese and ketchup for 2,300 yen including a Basel original “smoky” blend of teas from India Other dessert options range from apple pie with vanilla ice cream for 990 yen to a variety of shortcake Guests can indulge in a post-dinner walk around the premises to visit the farms which are only a three-minute walk from the restaurant at the bottom of a hill near the restaurant grass is available for free to feed the farm’s cattle and sheep Nakanishi Farm — atop the hill adjacent to the restaurant — grows lettuce Fresh produce is available for sale at a farm stand Prices: Most items cost between 900 yen and 2,300 yen Directions: A short walk from Yamada Station on the Keio Takao Line; free parking is available I crave eating Acai bowls and I’m always looking for a new place that does not require me to travel to Okinawa I chose to hop on my bicycle at Yokota Air Base and pedal over to AINA Café in Hachioji The café is easy to miss on street level since it is on the third floor of a building down the street and around a corner from Hachioji Station Look for the blue wave on a sandwich board on the sidewalk and you’ll find the right place the music on a speaker tied to the ceiling welcomed me with Hawaiian vibes and the décor added to the island vibes of the music It felt like I’d been transported to an island getaway I chose the locomoco lunch meal and the hapa size acai bowl Their locomoco was served in a giant bowl and was like half a salad with a scoop of salty rice topped with a 200-gram hamburger steak and a nice fried egg The rice wasn’t the best but once mixed with the steak sauce and egg yolk it turned out much better than by itself The hamburger steak was cooked well done and covered in sauce it was a good size for sampling the first time but it was still delicious enough and close enough to return to get a temporary acai fix The music and food were a good break from riding my bike a long distance outside of my comfort zone AINA Café seems great for families and the menu has a variety of options you’ll have to park at one of the paid parking lots in the area or it is an easy walk from Hachioji Station if you take the train Parking: Only available at paid parking lots the "Kuwato Hachioji Quiz Sugoroku," planned and produced by students from Faculty of Economics at Teikyo University was presented to all 69 elementary schools in Hachioji City and a presentation ceremony was held in the mayor's office at Hachioji City Hall The ceremony was attended by Miru Kobayashi (4th year student Faculty of Economics) Associate Professor Konno Hisako from the Department of Tourism Management the director of the lifelong learning and sports department and the director of the industry department in charge of promoting the Japanese Heritage "Kuwato Monogatari," Chairman and managing director of the Hachioji Textile Industry Association and the secretary-general and director of the University Consortium Hachioji Kobayashi explained the difficulties and interesting points in the process of creating the Sugoroku This project was created as part of a tourism town development proposal project conducted by students of a special lecture on tourism management in collaboration with the Hachioji Textile Industrial Association and others after being selected for a University Consortium Hachioji Student Planning Project Subsidy It was also well received at the workshop venue of the Mulberry City Festa 2025 January 12th of the same year and sponsored by the Japan Heritage "Mulberry City Story" Promotion Council a poster presentation and oral presentation were made at the same grant results report meeting where the project was evaluated in the comments as a wide-ranging initiative involving industry The Mulberry City Hachioji Quiz Sugoroku is a fun way to learn about the only Japanese heritage site in Tokyo "Mulberry City Hachioji," and follows a story that traces the history and future of Hachioji textiles and the town With the cooperation of the Hachioji City Local History Museum and others many valuable materials were included in the research data will be distributed so that elementary school students can view it on their own tablets and it is also being considered for use in schools and local events Teikyo University will continue to provide a place for Practical learning education as stated in Educational Guidelines Japanese version in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day Teikyo University Hachioji Campus Soratio Square was lit up in blue.In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly decided to designate April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day efforts have been made to raise awareness of autism around the world have been planned around the world and in Japan Our university's Hachioji Campus also uses blue lighting on the 18th floor of Soratio Square and the blue illumination is visible from both inside and outside the campus ■Planning: World Autism Awareness Day: Soratio Square Blue Light-up■Lighting period: April 2nd (Wed) to April 8th (Tue) For more information about World Autism Awareness Day, click here Japanese version While scrolling through Speedhunters in 2011 (when I should have been doing homework instead), I came across a feature on Rough Rhythm there was a two-part article featuring Nakai-san and his shop That was the first time a car had ever captivated me in such a powerful and unexplainable way Between the rich history of Nakai-san’s journey with RWB and the incredible machines that he was producing it’s obvious why seeing these things left such a huge impact on me Ever since then I’ve been chasing that feeling of inspiration with everything creative I have done in the automotive world with IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER articles like this being a prime example When we asked Sid Cheung if we could do a feature on his 1988 Porsche 911 SC Targa – aka RWB Hachioji – I never expected him to hand over the keys and let myself fellow photographer Josiah Belchior and videographer Dylan Ackimenko take the car and truly experience everything it had to offer After making that offer, Sid followed up by saying that we should keep the car for the week and bring it to our Checkpoint Japan pop-up shop event I took the keys and headed off on one of the most fulfilling and inspiring drives of my life Sid’s car feels like an automotive fever dream The experience was so exhilarating that I wanted to hold onto the feeling that it created for as long as possible Sid’s RWB is a raw and visceral experience and one of the loudest cars I have ever driven Hearing the engine screaming directly behind your head creates a wild and inspiring sensation wide tires and lack of power steering make the car chase every groove in the road while the notchy shifter inspires confidence alongside the flat-six engine begging to be wrung out I can safely say that this car generates an experience that would be hard (if not impossible) to replicate The car was originally wide-bodied by Nakai-san back in 2016 and named White Walker this time with molded fenders and a retrimmed interior Japan on the Musashino Terrace of the Saitama Hills in the western side of the prefecture It is located about 20km west of Tokyo’s central business district and lies within the borders of both Minami-rinkan District and Tama District It’s also the city Nakai-san called home when he was an apprentice mechanic The Japanese characters for Hachioji (八王子) live on the hood of the car The literal translation for the name is ‘Prince of Eights’ which actually has a strong personal meaning for Sid The number eight has shown up in his life in many different ways; his car being the eighth Canadian RWB build as well as being the luckiest number in Chinese culture a direct representative of infinite flow in feng shui One of my favourite details on the car is from Nakai-san’s Rough World AE86 days or ‘clocked’ tachometer is positioned so that the redline of the gauge sits right at the very top making for an exciting visual experience and helping the driver time perfect shifts Another element of the car that I find striking is the blended RWB kit it’s almost implied to expect hardware affixing the kits to the lucky Porsches that adorn them Because Hachioji is primarily a street car though Sid felt that having the kit molded to the body would enhance the clean lines that the car possesses with its extra-wide fender kit My desire to one day own one of Nakai-san’s RAUH-Welt Begriff creations has grown from being a distant dream to a tangible goal Maybe one day in the future you will see me with a silver RWB 993 Since turning the key in Sid’s car my imagination has been running wild with ideas inspirations and the refinement of a vision I have been developing for years I guess we all need something to work towards You can check out the video from our time with RWB Hachioji by hitting play above IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER related stories on Speedhunters To have him hand over the keys to his Porsche for a test drive is one thing Man this RWB Porsche and the pictures give me Wangan Midnight vibesNight drives hit different man that "Van City" decal on the rear glass made me grin It needs larger wheels and comically large spikes so it looks and performs better Is the last photo taken with analog camera The photos look like the photos of the Midnight Club which really adds to the vibe Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories 2024年8月30日（金）、帝京大学経済学部経済学科寺川ゼミが八王子市と実施した共同研究「八王子市における学生定住の検討」の成果が、第2期はちおうじ学園都市ビジョンに掲載されました。 共同研究のきっかけとなったのは、寺川ゼミの学生が、2022年12月に行われた大学コンソーシアム八王子学生発表会で、大学周辺にある古くなった団地をリノベーションしてそこに学生が住み地域参加を促すことで、高齢化の進んだ地域に若者が定着する足がかりを作る、という企画を発表しており、そこに参加していた同市の職員が発表内容に関心を持ったことです。 同市は、進学などの理由で大量に流入する人口が、卒業と同時にほとんど流出してしまうことが長らくの課題でした。発表翌年の2023年度は、同市の学園都市まちづくりの基本方針である学園都市ビジョン（期間6年）の改定をするタイミングでもあったため、方針策定の一環として「学生定住」について一緒に検討したいという提案を同市より受け、寺川ゼミとの共同研究が始まりました。 2023年度から通年共同研究を開始し、寺川ゼミからは最初に企画発表を行った西尾真志さん（2024年経済学部卒業）と竹山颯さん（2024年経済学部卒業）、そして金森雄一郎さん（経済学部4年）、村田智輝さん（経済学部4年）、小松原颯さん（経済学部4年）、西沢太一さん（経済学部4年）が参加し、同市からは市民活動推進部学園都市文化課の職員が参加しました。アイデア出しから分析、学生定住のための政策提案に至るまで、対面やメールで多くのやりとりを重ねました。ゼミ生たちは、都心の学生街や大学発のコミュニティカフェ、本学周辺地域の現地調査を繰り返し、地域参加企画「エクステンションゼミ」を同市の松が谷地域で試行するなど、実際に行動することで同市の大学などに通う学生が、なぜキャンパス周辺地域に愛着を持ちにくくなっているのかについて説得力のある仮説を作り上げていきました。 本共同研究を通して竹山さんは「何気なく始めた話がここまで大きくなり、最高の形で表現できたことを大変嬉しく思います。貴重な経験をさせていただきありがとうございました」と話しました。 市の職員と実際の市政方針の作成に携わるという経験は、学生たちの地域課題への認識を深める大きなきっかけとなりました。今後も、地域との連携に積極的に取り組んでいきます。 第2期はちおうじ学園都市ビジョン紹介ページ 共同研究「八王子市における学生定住の検討」が、寺川ゼミが作成に携わった成果物の紹介になっています 経済学部についてはこちら 寺川隆一郎講師についてはこちら トピックス一覧へ National Report Deceased hibakusha who share their final resting place at a common grave on the outskirts of Tokyo will soon receive some good news the awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo (the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations) will be read out the preservation society that maintains the grave is also expected to explain its plan to stop holding the gathering after next year when the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings will have passed The group is thinking of eventually closing the grave But feelings of the society members are mixed there will be fewer reminders of each person’s lives The “Genbaku higaisha no haka” (grave of the atomic bomb victims) holds the remains of atomic bomb survivors who have no relatives Those who lost their families in the atomic bombings and moved to Tokyo after the war in fear of discrimination are buried there The grave has served as a place of refuge for hibakusha but its management is becoming increasingly difficult due to the aging of the survivors The grave was built in 2005 in the Tokyo Reien a group of atomic bomb survivors in the capital The grave contains the remains of about 60 people There are also four people whose names are only inscribed on the grave nameplates Tokyo has the fourth largest number of living hibakusha in Japan When atomic bomb survivors who have no relatives die alone Toyukai is sometimes contacted by the local government The death of man who was involved with Toyukai triggered the idea of constructing the grave the man moved to Tokyo in an attempt to change his impoverished life But the man left his wife and family behind in Hiroshima Toyukai contacted the man’s bereaved family and the man’s nephew decided to take custody of the remains Murata transported the remains to Hiroshima the place the bereaved family told Murata to put the remains was an empty banana box He had seen the lives of survivors ruined by the bombing After Murata told Yamamoto about the banana box incident Yamamoto said that he did not want to see another hibakusha not have a place to live hereby testify that the atomic bombings were unforgivable.” These words were drafted by the late Takeshi Ito who chaired Toyukai and also served as a representative member of Nihon Hidankyo The inscription expresses the belief that the lives of the hibakusha themselves are proof of the damage caused by the atomic bombings Murata has taken over as caretaker of the gravesite and started the preservation society that looks after it about 50 people attended the memorial service that has been held annually at the end of October But due to the aging of the population and the COVID-19 pandemic the number of attendees decreased to 15 last year Murata has been present at the laying of the ashes making it difficult for her to walk up the steep hill to and from the grave there were 106,825 atomic bomb survivors as of the end of March this year followed by 51,275 in Hiroshima Prefecture 25,966 in Nagasaki Prefecture and 4,311 in Fukuoka Prefecture Hibakusha saves life-size atomic bomb model from the scrap heap Urgency to bear witness grows for last Hiroshima victims Remains of teen killed in A-bomb returned to sister 75 years later SO TELL ME… ABOUT HIROSHIMA: Photos keep memories of loved ones alive amid lingering sense of loss Leukemia would later kill children who survived atomic bombings EDITORIAL: Buildings that survived the A-bombs should be saved for history Leave a rating/comment#Painting#Drawing#Illustration#Animation#Nihonga / Ukiyoe#Craft / Folkcraft#Video and Film#Media Arts#Sculpture#Installation#Architecture#Product#Fashion / Textile Design#Ceramics / Lacquer#Graphics#Photography#Prints#Graduation ExhibitionBack to ArticlesSHARE Teikyo University held a campus tour at Hachioji Campus for successful applicants to the university's entrance exams The event was held for successful applicants in the general and scholarship selection processes and their guardians with the aim of alleviating concerns about student life after enrollment in addition to university information and campus tours there was a talk show with five current students who had actually enrolled through the general entrance exam and other student life that they are working hard on individual consultations were held for those who requested and many specific questions were asked about student life after enrollment Please see the links below for information related to our university's entrance examinations Examination Guide 2025 General Selection Teikyo University Admission Info is here Leave a rating/comment#PaintingBack to ArticlesSHARE Japanese version World boulder champion Natalia Grossman suffered a shock early exit in the semi-final Picture by GETTY IMAGESBy Ockert de VilliersAmerican athlete Brooke Raboutou claimed her maiden title at the IFSC Sport Climbing World Cup in Hachioji Japan after topping three boulders on Saturday (22 April) who achieved three tops and four zones out of four boulders in the final wore a broad smile after she realised she was guaranteed the win after she smoothly navigated the final climb “When I was going up to the last boulder I knew essentially if I get it (top) I would win but I really wasn’t thinking about that,” Raboutou told the IFSC afterwards and I was like ‘I want to do this boulder’ I am really happy I was able to do that and be really present in the moment on pretty much every single boulder It definitely feels like I am in a dream right now.” The tricky final round evolved into an exciting dual between Raboutou and Germany’s Hannah Meul – the only two climbers out of six contestants to achieve tops who finished the 2022 Boulder World Cup season on a high with two consecutive silver medals came into the final with a level of confidence after leading the semi-final round She continued in the same vein leading the final over the first two boulders before Raboutou dominated the final two Both Raboutou and Meul topped the first boulder separating them from the rest of the six-woman field The third boulder – a slab climb – ultimately split the two leaders with Raboutou making short shrift of the route for her second top of the round Raboutou did the same on the final boulder bowing out of the competition as the only climber to boast three tops for a dominant victory Meul had to be content with second place with one top with Anon Matsufuji of Japan finishing third the final open campus of 2024 was held at Teikyo University's Hachioji Campus including students who will be entering their third year of high school from April.To welcome visitors to this open campus Cheerleading Club put on a powerful performance and the brass band gave a wonderful musical performance a special faculty consultation session was held in the entrance hall on the first floor of Soratio Square where students from each faculty answered questions from visitors from a student perspective This event was very well received and visitors were very satisfied with the event as it allowed them to hear from multiple faculties and compare them.Many of the visitors who participated shared their impressions such as "It was fun because the students taught us in a cheerful and kind way," "I learned the information I wanted to know in an easy-to-understand way and the content of Department of History 's trial classes and event was very easy to understand and interesting," and "I really enjoyed taking part in the campus tour and being able to hear about detailed information about the school and entrance exams as we went around It was great that I was able to ask lots of questions." we will continue to plan various events to convey the many attractions of our university including our research activities and extracurricular activities Picture by 2022 Getty ImagesBy Ockert de VilliersFrenchman Mejdi Schalck ascended to the top of the podium in the season’s opening IFSC Sport Climbing World Cup boulder competition in Hachioji The 18-year-old topped two boulders and reached three zones to earn the second World Cup gold medal of his career Schalck shared the podium with two other teenage climbers including compatriot and training partner Paul Jenft who finished third Belgium’s junior world champion Hannes van Duysen won silver in his first World Cup final producing his nation’s best result at sport climbing’s premier series But the night belonged to Schalck who did the hard work in the first two boulder tests reaching the top in the first after four attempts in the dying moments of his climb The fourth and final boulder got the better of the entire field with none of the climbers even reaching the zone I was motivated to top every boulder but I am a bit disappointed that I struggled at the beginning of the third one." On his teammate Jenft also making the top three "I think it is the best part of the podium It was a real goal because we have been training partners for a long time so I am very happy to share a podium with Paul." fun to drive and easy to navigate around small back streets This Mazda Carol 360 is all of those things Owner Hiroshi Hagiwara started his love affair with classic cars as a teenager that’s quite a mature start in car appreciation so how did he end up in a tiny Carol kei car After years of captaining V8-powered boats through tight Japanese lanes Hiroshi-san wondered what it might be like to be behind the wheel of a Japanese micro car The grass always being greener on the other side and all that… If you’re looking for the JDM polar opposite of big old American iron then there are plenty of options to choose from in the classic kei class But there is something extra-special about early Mazda mini cars – they’re classy The Subaru 360 was Japan’s first mass-produced passenger car however – Mazda’s very first passenger car – was objectively quite handsome I think Mazda are making some of the best-looking cars in the industry When the Carol 360 replaced the R360 in 1962 it was so popular that it quickly grabbed almost a 70% share of Japan’s kei car market If you thought the annoyingly-angled toebox of your Lamborghini Countach was a tight squeeze passenger space in the Carol is at a premium The front wheel arches take up half the footwell and your feet sit so close to the ground that the mental image of Barney Rubble from The Flintstones is hard to shake the 9-inch tall front and 10-inch tall rear wheels that Hiroshi-san has fitted to his Carol are so fat they require overfender flares to keep them contained They tie in nicely with the the one-off front lip and custom fender ducts There’s no need to go into details about the suspension setup Originally fitted with front and rear torsion bars for a very comfortable ride these have all been removed and the car is basically siting on the chassis for an extremely uncomfortable ride but super-flush tyre-to-overfender-lip fitment But just look at the smile on Hiroshi-san’s face knowing stare of a muscle car owner; this is the pure carefree joy that comes with being a modified classic kei car owner The work that has gone into the tiny 358cc powerhouse of an engine is truly inspiring the Carol’s engine was one of the smallest production four-cylinders in automotive history and a custom stainless steel header and exhaust In the driveline there’s a lightened flywheel and a taller final drive But as it bounced across the streets of Hachioji I genuinely feared for my life I felt no more safe than if I was driving a kid’s toy the fake plastic yellow roll cage behind me not helping to improve my faith More stories from Japan on Speedhunters Looks cool but there’s no way I’d ride in something with a pvc rollcage lol It's hardly going to matter in a car that small anyway I remember when Mightycarmods put a plastic cage in an old Civic as a joke This guy has done it unironically and "Speed"hunters pretend it's cool or are afraid to admit it's peak rice Clearly it's done as a joke as he hardly thinks it's going to save his life in this tiny car anyway Jesus you guys are no fun lol The whole plastic cage this is an old Kaido racer mod done for the fun of it because alot of car customization doesnt take itself too seriously If you want straight performance from Speedhunters despite the name covers all facets of car culture then whats the point of any car when theres always a faster more performance oriented machine Might as well stick to only caring about supercars and dedicated race cars for performance because your streetcar by that logic isnt about speed no matter what you do to it Remember the world's smallest V6 in a production car 1.8L V6 in the MX-3 Precidia/Eunos Presso/AZ-3/Eunos 30X Mitsubishi's 6A10 is even smaller: 1.6-litres How the hell doesn't he have back problems I had a busted damper on my coilover set up and the car bounced around like crazy It does help that Japan has some VEEEERY well maintained roads Considering this (cute) thing is shown on public road ways is the owner not set up for huge legal issues by this feature?Maybe kei cars don't have the shokin But surely no suspension is the most blatant fail Hey are you guys going to open your store again some day I want to give you money.I've been checking back every few weeks and now the store link is dead completely (doesn't even say "we'll be back soon" or anything Mazda aren't making some of the best looking cars in the industry (!) though this is personal opinion of course; they haven't made an epic car since RX-7 even the classic mini had rubber spheres for suspension copied by the brompton bicycle for rear suspension duties Even a few of these rubber type things would be better than nothing thank you for the article Mazda makes possibly the only good looking crossover and the miata is the best looking it has ever been In a time where 3 series is bigger than an e38 7 series (lets not forget that hideous grille) with a lot of other automakers following a similar trajectory in terms of design I think it's reasonable to say Mazda with it's clean and beautiful designs to be leading the industry I've followed him for a while on Instagram and it's great to see it on these pages too the Tiny Terror will roam the streets while making brap I was expecting it to be already done while scrolling through the article Wonering if it's too hard to convert a kei car into a center driving position I remember going for a ride in a Honda Beat here in the US and I genuinely thought I was going to die before we even got to 20 The Carol is insanely cool but I think just looking at it is good enough for me.. I like the look but it's gotta be horrific to drive between the stretched tires At UKC/UKH we are all experienced internet users and as such we understand why some people want to use Ad Block to remove annoying and distracting advertising that proliferates on some web sites We don't feel that UKC/UKH should be considered as such a site We have developed a site that has subtle and appropriate advertising; we don't use pop-ups we don't force you to read adverts before you can see content and we don't use third party ad servers dishing up totally inappropriate advertising We have worked incredibly hard over the years to make sure that we keep a good balance between advertising and editorial content Please could you consider disabling Adblock when visiting UKC/UKH IFSC commentator Matt Groom reports from an emotional first round of the IFSC Boulder World Cup season It was time to return to the highest level of competition climbing and jump into the 2023 IFSC season a buzzing micro-city within the sprawl of Tokyo and in the same arena where the 2019 World Championships - the first Olympic selection event for Tokyo 2020 - took place.  and this year the pressure is increased as we build up to Olympic selection for Paris 2024 but we started with a Boulder World Cup.  With news of the tragic death of Christoph Schweiger (GER) Team Germany wanted to celebrate his life with a podium and Hannah Meul (GER) put herself in a good position to do that qualifying for the finals in 1st place after an impressive semis round while wearing a black armband and hair ribbon in tribute throughout The Women's final was one of the most emotional competitions I've witnessed with Erin McNeice (GBR) getting a 45th place finish Zoe Peetermans (GBR) in 51st and Jennifer Wood (GBR) in 53rd.  Each boulder had a totally different style and the difficulty level seemed to have stepped up from last year It made for a competition with few tops…but it was still hugely entertaining Most boulders could be climbed with different beta so we never got bored of watching attempts On paper the fight for gold was between Hannah Meul (GER) and Brooke Raboutou (USA) With Janja Garnbret (SLO) taking a break due to a nasty toe injury and Natalia Grossman (USA) not making finals we had lost the winners of the last 17 Boulder Word Cups: any athlete who won would be a gold medallist for the first time.  Hannah drew first blood with a flash of Boulder 1 that had a tricky first jump to a blocked crimp using her legendary heel-hooking ability to double-hook the sloper on her second attempt.  Brooke had been working on her coordination moves and jumps in the off-season and had a focused determined look in her eyes when she walked out onto the mats for the swing and jump of Boulder 2 I have a feeling she was standing backstage in the darkness reminding herself of the countless hours of training She immediately spotted that the move was better done facing away from the wall just dropping the last hold after multiple attempts on the second coordination move and also coming tantalisingly close to the top.  It was a weird kind of slab that actually required speed and power to get stood up on bad feet rather than the usual careful padding upwards Every athlete struggled…apart from Brooke an outstanding display of technical climbing that saw her top out in just two attempts The pressure was on Hannah and for the first time she hesitated her frustration clear as she tried again and again until the buzzer sounded and she could only get a Zone.  There was still all to play for on the final climb This was a vicious power endurance sequence — a tough undertaking at the end of an intense two days of climbing The route setters had actually tweaked it to make it slightly easier but it still proved to be a challenge.  The first moves involved slopers and figuring out how to unlock bomber double toe hooks In hindsight, campussing through the section might have been easier The crowd at this point was fully behind the climbers There was a family opposite me with two tiny children It was a lovely moment amidst the chaos.  had said before the competition that it would be a dream to interview Brooke on the broadcast if she won I always get affected by who is with me and I found myself getting more excited and nervous as Quinn's emotions spilt out swinging away from the wall as the toes were released facing away from the crowd and composed herself The second time she released the toes early and set herself up for the jump to the Zone momentarily horizontal…and latched onto the zone I'm not exaggerating — it was as if the entire stadium was crying with her as she topped out the realisation of her achievement flooding over her.  Clearly something about Hachioji suits Brooke since it was where she qualified for Tokyo 2020 in 2019 announcing herself as a rising star on the senior circuit.  Hannah fought hard but couldn't get the top she needed her silver medal and poignant tribute to Christoph his athlete pass grasped in her hand and his name written on her arm as she stood on the podium was a fitting tribute to a climber and compatriot lost Anon Matsufuji (JPN) showed the Japanese selectors that she was a contender with a bronze medal — perhaps unexpected The camera caught her sitting on the sofas staring into the distance in dazed shock Ayala Kerem (ISR) continues to improve and develop and managed a 4th place finished followed by the youngest finalist Zhilou Lou (CHN) in 5th and Mia Krampl (SLO) in 6th.  we saw a brutal semi-final round with few tops but interesting boulders Jim Pope (GBR) made it through to his first Boulder semis and although he came 20th it was a great start to his season He's sure to take confidence from this moving forward a minute's silence was held in memory of Christoph Schweiger The finalists stood on the mats with heads bowed as the crowd fell silent The final was another low-topping round and Zones were all the more important with Hannes reaching just enough to secure a brilliant first silver medal There were two French climbers, Mejdi Schalck (FRA) and Paul Jenft (FRA) in the finals together and it came down to the last boulder to decide who would win Mejdi has really developed and progressed from last year more composed and seems to have a more mature mentality in 2023 He topped out Boulder 1 in style - the only one to unlock the powerful moves - then sent the slab in three attempts The wall in Hachioji featured lots of different angles This allowed the routesetters to create a chimney-like problem that required a jump to a wide press facing the audience None of the athletes had seen anything like it before none of them could figure it out within the 4 minutes only Paul came close to getting the sequence somersaulting down to land on his back.  experimenting and pushing the athletes to learn new moves Perhaps they should have allowed for a different solution to be possible The gold belonged to Mejdi while Paul had to settle for bronze but disappointed not to climb the final problem He actually went back after the final with the setters' beta in mind and did the chimney jump in trainers demonstrating how importanta broad movement repertoire and correct route reading is The lights faded on the first IFSC competition of the year and we packed up and moved on immediately to South Korea for the first Speed and second Boulder World Cups and I hope you can join me soon for more climbing action The final day of Olympic Sport Climbing action saw the top eight women compete in the combined Boulder & Lead final Slovenian Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion Janja Garnbret defended her title to win a.. The first round of the two-part Olympic Qualifier Series took place in Shanghai Brooke found herself with limited time and attempts on both boulders - fortunately.. Brooke Raboutou has made the second female ascent of Box Therapy Brooke Raboutou has made what appears to be the first female ascent of The Traphouse,.. IFSC Boulder 2023 the IFSC Lead and Boulder World Cup circuit returned to Innsbruck where Janja Garnbret (SLO) won double gold and Sorato Anraku (JPN) and Sascha Lehmann (SUI) earned victories in front of a packed crowd.. IFSC commentator Matt Groom reports on the fifth IFSC Boulder World Cup of the 2023 season where GB Climbing's rising star Toby Roberts became only the fourth British man to win an IFSC Boulder World Cup and the USA's Natalia.. IFSC commentator Matt Groom reports from the third round of the Boulder World Cup in Salt.. IFSC commentator Matt Groom has launched a new vlog series showing the behind-the-scenes of the.. IFSC commentator Matt Groom reports from the IFSC Speed and Boulder World Cups in.. Replays still seem to be available on The Olympic Channel for free Was it actually on or did it get bumped by some motorsport which seemed to be a common complaint last year Not that I have any intention of subscribing in order to just watch climbing but I am hopeful that paywalling these competitions is going to be such an obvious mistake that the IFSC have no choice but to restore YouTube access And I was telling a friend in France last week.. "At least UKC don't put spoilers in their competition headlines anymore" 🤦 I thought I was safe to look on the forum because I understood there was an understanding that results wouldn’t appear in thread titles the men’s comp wasn’t all that great anyway with the problems being over cooked Eurosport subscription provides access to the replays… Thanks for the spoiler in the topic title 😡 Don't put spoilers up before the replay is available.. 2014) - Konica Minolta is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded Good Design Award by Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) for its R&D labs “Konica Minolta Hachioji SKT* (SKT),” which opened in April 2014 SKT exemplifies “light” and “color,” Konica Minolta's mastery technologies since its founding The design motif of the Spectrum Wall on the west façade is light The wall represents diverse activities on innovation through a rainbow-like light distribution due to spectral diffraction Atrium and surrounding communication areas The atrium is at the center of the offices in a wide interior space with the sunlight coming through the top skylight Wide staircases are designed in the atrium giving engineers and researchers opportunities to come across each other who would not be likely to meet in older facilities office floors provide open and friendly atmosphere These structural features help engineers expand communication across floors or technical fields and further develop new ideas that come from the enhanced communications Surrounding the atrium are a variety of communication areas to get together casually for discussion In the midst of rapidly changing technologies and markets close communication is a must for research and development activities among domestic and global laboratories or for collaborative works with external partners and customers SKT has 50 conference rooms in the secured areas and most of the rooms are equipped with video conference systems Up-to-the-minute discussions with partners or other sites of the Konica Minolta Group in far-away cities are crucial to step up the R&D activities In association with the design concept of color each conference room is named after an artist who pained masterpieces of color SKT is equipped with a variety of environmental facilities lighting sensors to control energy consumption on lighting effective ventilation and use of well water designed to reduce its environmental impact These facilities work as an infrastructure for survival that ensures the autonomy of the building in case of disaster which contributes to the realization of the smart BCP to protect people and assets in SKT The building itself is equipped with the most advanced quake-absorbing structure resulting in adequate security against severe earthquakes SKT received the highest certification “Class S” in the CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) for comprehensive evaluation of the quality and sustainability of a building These extensive efforts and features to assist creative activities have been highly evaluated as Good Design The company's brand concept “light” and “color” are used as the main axes of the design The overall environment helps strengthen motivation internally while the corporate message is clearly communicated to visitors IFSC commentator Charlie Boscoe reports from the second event of the 2019 IFSC World Championships in Hachioji After Team Austria did the dream double last year in Innsbruck and crowned 2 Lead World Champions on home soil it seemed nigh on impossible that Japan could replicate that achievement in Hachioji Japan have some fabulous lead climbers (as evidenced by them taking all 3 men's medals in the Briançon World Cup last month) but the sheer quality of both the men's and women's Lead fields meant that both events were wide open The difficulty of making predictions was further exacerbated by a factor we don't normally consider too much during a World Cup weekend - fatigue The more astute amongst you will have noticed that any man who made it to the Boulder semi/final would be climbing at World Championship level for 4 successive days if they then made it to the Lead semi/final as well any woman who made it to at least the semi of both the Boulder and Lead events would have been climbing for 4 out of 5 days this volume of climbing and competing was a new experience and before we even got to Hachioji I was pondering how it might affect the results I remember last year in Innsbruck when Kai Harada won the Boulder part of the World Championships and then less than 20 hours later he was back on stage competing in the Combined event and barely had the energy walk to the boulders I'm struggling to think of any other sport where athletes are expected to perform at the very limit of their abilities for 4 days running…Road biking my point is that climbing for 4 days running is brutally hard and likely to affect some climbers more than others It's very easy to say that these are professional athletes who "should" be able to climb day after day tendons and joints that ache just like everybody else Furthermore maintaining focus for such a long period is extremely challenging and this combination of mental and physical fatigue made me suspect we might end up with some topsy turvy results That suspicion was only enhanced when we saw a lot of climbers struggling with their skin in the Boulder part of the Championships At this time of year it's incredibly hot and humid in Japan which is far from ideal for skin repair no matter how effectively the venue itself is air conditioned After the Boulder event there were several climbers with a point to prove and others chasing the second good result in the space of 3 days Adam Ondra made the Boulder final but could barely get off the floor (literally) on the final boulders and was obviously keen to make amends in Lead It's hard to say that Adam is "better" at one discipline than another but I personally see him as a Lead climber more than a Boulder athlete he came within a whisker of winning the World Cup season title in Boulder so most people would kill to be that good at their "second" discipline was hunting the double of Lead and Boulder titles at the same World Championships Add into the mix the potential for climbers to qualify for the Combined World Championships (which are in Hachioji immediately after the "normal" World Championships) if they secured good rankings and we were set up for a fierce contest with Olympic qualification looming large in the background It's felt in the buildup to Hachioji that the World Championships has almost been forgotten behind the Olympic hype and it's been interesting chatting to the climbers about the situation I remember interviewing Jakob Schubert live on stage in Innsbruck after his Combined win in last year's World Championship and basically asking if the feeling was even better than his win in the Lead earlier that week In typical Jakob fashion he was utterly straightforward and said something along the lines of somewhat take the energy out of my interview I did give him some good natured stick afterwards for sandbagging me live on Austrian TV this year things couldn't be more different - Jakob told me when I saw him in the hotel this week that if he won the Lead but didn't qualify for the Olympics by finishing in the top 7 in the Combined Both finals were absolutely packed with big names and when we were riding the Tokyo subway into the venue ahead of the evening's action Mike Langley and I both felt we were in for a classic Both the men's and women's routes were absolutely perfect Lead routes irreversible sequences and no clear cruxes they rewarded climbers who were good at route reading had plenty of horsepower and had "a bit of dog" In the women's final I really felt it was Janja Garnbret's (SLO) to lose after a storming performance in the semis She's now won the World Championship in 2 disciplines twice including winning them both here in the space of 2 days Chaehyun Seo has been a sensation this year but Janja has looked firmly in control from the day we arrived in Japan and I thought that only an unexpected slip would deny her last night It's actually become quite amusing when I go and interview Janja live at the end of the each event because I give her a hug get her in position for the camera guy and then wonder what the hell I'm going to ask her It's almost become a little routine between us and I have to admit that I do struggle to think of a new way of saying "you crushed everyone and broke another record How does that feel?" Surely there is now no debate that we are watching the GOAT (to slip into American sports parlance for a moment) of women's climbing I'm just struggling to find new ways of describing it I hope her motivation holds up long enough that she can set some ridiculous records - I said last night that she could win 50 World Cups and 10 World Championships and it's not actually that far off She's almost halfway to both of those numbers now Her compatriot Mia Krampl (SLO) claimed second and that could be a huge result for her Slovenia can only take 2 women to the Olympics and Mia will have done her chances of (presumably) being the one to join Janja no harm at all I ran into her a few hours after the final in downtown Hachioji and she was still in shock and said it might take a few hours to sink in If she follows it up with a big performance in the Combined she might have booked her ticket back to Tokyo for 2020 Ai Mori (JPN) was third and might have done even better if she hadn't fluffed the key traverse out right on the final route went again with the correct method and then pulled onto the headwall looking "flamed" (to quote Mike Langley) Despite the fatigue she fought with everything she had and might wonder where she could have got to without the mistake earlier down Jessy Pilz (AUT) doesn't look anywhere near the Jessy of 2018 right now and never really looked like she could win I'm not sure if the issue is the change in her training regime as she prepares for the Combined the final was basically a who's who of World climbing Realistically I felt that it would come down to Adam Ondra (CZE) Jakob Schubert (AUT) and Alex Megos (GER) and that was exactly how it panned out Just about all of the other finalists looked capable picking up a medal but I didn't think any of them would beat all 3 of those climbers Stefano Ghisolfi (ITA) looked happy to be back at the business end of an IFSC event after a frankly disastrous tour of the Alps in July but he still doesn't look like he's going to add to his medal tally right now Hopefully he will find his form in the Combined and the remaining World Cups of the season Hannes Puman (SWE) deserves a big shout out for making only his second IFSC senior final and climbing well when he got there The podium ended up coming down to the 3 climbers I thought it would with Jakob fighting for his life to take bronze I still don't think Jakob is quite appreciated enough perhaps because he's always there so we never have the chance to miss him He keeps digging out big results year after year in 2 disciplines and is He judges his energy levels perfectly and executes when it matters most Apparently he told his physio he was knackered after Boulder qualifying so for us to be here 3 days later and for him to have picked up 2 medals is frankly astonishing Anyone who wants to win the Olympics will have to reckon with Jakob and I'm not sure I'd back anyone to beat him in Tokyo 2020 Alex Megos looked immense in the Lead semi final and certainly looked fresher than his rivals having not climbed in Boulder semis or finals He could have won in the Lead final but slipped one move below where Adam got to when he clearly had some gas left and ended up second It was telling afterwards that he was clearly disappointed - he'd have laughed it off a year ago but nowadays he's here to win He doesn't even seem to be pretending to be light-hearted about it now and was clearly gutted not to have gone to his limit on the final route who won his third Lead World Championship in the process Just look at his achievements in competitions big walling and just about any other form of climbing - he is head and shoulders above anyone else as the most accomplished all round rock climber in history I can't help but wish that he did all IFSC events rather than dipping in and out but it just makes me enjoy it even more when he does compete He was exceptionally gracious after his win last night telling me on the live interview that Alex was stronger and should have won I saw him later on in the evening and reminded him of the Formula 1 adage that and there can be no doubt who deserved to win I've really enjoyed having Adam around this year and have ended up chatting to him quite a lot at events airports and the various other places we find ourselves on the IFSC tour He has to have a public persona but I've felt fortunate to get to know him a little bit more this year and see the human side of him a bit He's determined and driven but there's a very decent and thoughtful person there too I'll be able to tell my kids that I knew Adam and Janja once Before the Speed the climbers do have a rest day and they'd be well advised to remember the cyclists adage of "Never stand when you can sit forget that you're in a fun city and would like to explore just find somewhere flat to lie and relax because there's a lot more climbing to be done yet Even those who don't make it to the Speed final will have practise and qualification tomorrow so it will basically be another full day of warming up/cooling down/climbing at the venue for all of them and that's before the Combined competition even gets underway it's time for some climbers to book their trip back to Japan next year for the Olympics via the Combined competition fresh from his ascent of the 9A Soudain Seul Adam Ondra heads out with the aim of flashing some hard boulder problems We get an insight into the preparation before these attempts and also a little lo.. Adam Ondra travels to the High Tatras in Slovakia to attempt Corona (8b+/c),.. With the battle for Olympic Gold now a distant memory Less than two weeks after making the fourth ascent of Change (9b+) IFSC World Championships 2019 Shauna Coxsey has qualified in 1st place for finals on Tuesday after the Combined qualification round due to the fact that Japan has 4 athletes qualified for the Combined final but can only take 2 Olympic spots IFSC commentator Charlie Boscoe reports from the first event of the 2019 IFSC World Championships in Hachioji The finals of all three individual disciplines and the Combined finals at the 2019 IFSC World Championships in Hachioji Japan will now be livestreamed on BBC Sport online Shauna Coxsey and Nathan Phillips will both.. Just 11 months on from the last IFSC World Championships in Innsbruck we've got another one Japan and with Olympic qualification up for grabs The IFSC World Championships used to be every "even" year but they've now switched to "odd" years so as not to clash with the Olympics we'll be going from World Championship feast to famine; there won't be another one until 2021 so we'd better enjoy this one The IFSC Boulder World Cup circuit has taken us to the Esforta Arena in Hachioji for the past 2 seasons and it's a good World Championship venue (albeit not as big as the previous 2 - the Accor Arena in Paris and the Olympia Halle in Innsbruck) in a country that knows how to organise The venue is well equipped for both spectators and staff spotlessly clean and there's even an excellent little sushi restaurant about 200 metres away…but only if you know where to look My lips are sealed lest the riff raff find out where it is This time we're here for a little longer than our usual 3 days (the competitors usually have 2 days there but we (the livestream team) have a setup day before the qualifiers get underway) at the arena with the World Championships and Combined World Championships stretching over 11 days The first medals to be decided were in Boulder and with all the hype about Olympic qualification it's been easy to forget that there's still the most prized title in climbing up for grabs in each individual discipline before we get anywhere near anything related to Tokyo 2020 Qualifiers took place on the 11th and 12th and then on August 13th we had the semi finals and then the finals on the same day The schedule for the day was pretty full on for both the climbers and staff with Mike Langley and I doing about 8 hours worth of live streaming to ease us gently into what's going to be a frantic 3 weeks (we've got the IFSC Youth World Championships in Arco 2 days after the conclusion of Hachioji) screeching into Tokyo the day before the first livestream wasn't perhaps the best idea but with so much time away from home over the course of a season an extra night in my own bed seemed worth being a bit bleary eyed adrenaline is a wonderful thing and when the director starts counting me in through my headphones I never feel anything but nervously excited Both of the semi finals were entertaining but fairly brutal with the women in particular being given a savage set of boulders to work with Only 4 women found a top in the women's semi The packed schedule for the day meant that the route setters basically had time to quickly whip the boulders down after each round and chuck up the new ones without really being able to make any adjustments related to what they'd observed in semis so I suspected we might end up with tough finals and so it proved With the women up first it looked like a straight fight between Janja Garnbret (SLO) and Akiyo Noguchi (JPN) who were on a different planet to everyone else in the semis They did eventually end up first and second but Janja's top of Boulder 2 meant that she looked odds on to win from half through the final and eventually claimed gold at a canter I've been accused many times of banging on too much about Janja but she's 20 years old has won World Championships in 2 disciplines (the first woman to do so) World Cup seasons in 2 disciplines (the first woman to do so) clean swept a Boulder World Cup season (another first) and here in Hachioji became the first woman to retain a Boulder World Championship and the Lead is still to come and so is the Olympic format Combined If I wasn't banging on about how amazing she is last night must have been a tough pill to swallow because the one title that has always alluded her is the World Championships and missing out here means that she'll probably retire without winning one Her longevity has been utterly extraordinary and she continues to amaze me every time I watch her but with the Olympics next year and her turning 31 shortly before them I'd be surprised if she kept going into 2021 and the next World Championships I think everyone would have been surprised if you'd said in 2005 when she first appeared in a World Championships that 14 years later she'd still be picking up medals week in She might never get that elusive World Championship gold but for her to have stayed consistently at the forefront of a sport as demanding as bouldering for well over a decade is breathtaking The styles have changed and yet she's adapted moved with the times and remains comfortably the second best competition boulderer on the planet the things you're supposed to lose as you age) I doubt we'll see the like of Akiyo again not least because of the motivation needed to keep training Janja will almost certainly break all the records in the book but I doubt she'll be able to match Akiyo's longevity An IFSC scene without Akiyo will be a poorer place so let's enjoy her for as long as she's around and hope that it's for a couple of years yet Shauna Coxsey (GBR) had a great day in Hachioji and took a bronze medal which must have seemed very unlikely over the past few years as she's battled a series of injuries and plugged away in the gym getting ready for the Olympics I spoke to her on the way to the podium and she sounded dreadful so to have climbed that well carrying a heavy cold is doubly impressive She's showing signs of getting back to her old Boulder level but with all her focus on the Combined I don't think she's too fussed about each individual discipline anymore and will instead keep her eyes on the Olympic prize Ievgeniia Kazbekova (UKR) had an excellent day and ended up 4th I really like Ievgeniia - she competes with a smile on her face and climbs like a beast which is a good combination for us fans looking on Some climbers don't seem to relish the experience of competing that much and when they retire they might look back and wonder if they should have tried to savour it a bit more Ievgeniia is clearly loving every minute of it and that's always fun to watch Miho Nonaka (JPN) is clearly still not 100% fit but did well to take 5th When I was on stage after the women's final her upper body was basically covered in one big ice pack which is quite worrying given how long she's been carrying these shoulder injuries I hope she doesn't compete again this season gets the shoulders sorted and then crushes it in 2020 because she's absolutely capable of getting an Olympic medal if she's fully fit was the only climber not to find a top in the final I felt slightly sorry for her because she was clearly the 6th best climber on the day but she's beaten both Akiyo and Miho in the Asian Championships so don't judge her just yet; she's got some serious horsepower and will unleash it as she learns the game with desperately hard boulders meaning that we didn't get a great show I had a couple of mates texting me after the final asking how the route setters could have got the level so wrong but it's a fiendishly tight call on each move and they just overcooked it a bit Having a realistic forerunning of the boulders isn't really possible because these boulders are supposed to challenge Adam Ondra Jakob Schubert et al in the space of 4 minutes - anyone who can climb them quickly would be competing not forerunning Any attempt to test the boulders has to have some element of compromise; if they just gave the testers 4 minutes on each boulder then they'd barely climb any of them and if they did the setters would (rightly) assume that they needed to up the difficulty level It's basically impossible to replicate the best climbers in the world having 4 minutes on a boulder so the setters just need a bit of luck and didn't get it here I suspect that if they had their time again they might have included a little less complexity and a bit more straight pulling because if climbers don't "get" the boulders quickly it just doesn't work and sadly a couple of boulders in the men's final went that way I can't help but be slightly amused when I see social media comments saying that the setting was "shameful" or when someone writes a YouTube comment in CAPITALS to illustrate their anger about the "disastrous" setting We all want to see a good show but let's try to remember that this is a climbing competition broadcast to the world (for free) to entertain people I put a lot of time and energy into the IFSC circuit and I want to see a great show but I try to keep a healthy perspective on it The sun will still rise tomorrow if the boulders didn't work in the men's final and I can assure you that nobody takes it harder than the setters when things don't go to plan The IFSC setters work harder than any other group of people I've been around and they try to consider every micro detail and every single possibility we did actually get a result last night and it was Tomoa Narasaki (JPN) who won it to claim his second World Championship title He got 2 tops and 4 zones - 2 tops and 1 zone more than anyone else managed - and was head and shoulders above the competition Tomoa is not one for outward displays of emotion and he doesn't give much away but I suspect even he danced home last night His climbing style is amazing to watch and it's easy to forget when you see him springing around that you can only do that if you've got more power than the people doing the moves a bit slower Tomoa is easy to categorise as a "jumpy" climber but he's immensely strong with it He was amazing last night and to win a World Championships is a huge achievement; to win 2 puts you in very elite company Already in that elite group is Jakob Schubert (AUT) who's won 2 Lead World Championships and the only Olympic format Combined World Championships we've had so far Statistically he's the greatest male competition climber in history with 21 World Cup wins those World Championships and now a silver in a Boulder World Championships Ramonet (ESP) and Kilian Fischuber (AUT) also have 21 World Cup wins each but what is so impressive about Jakob is that his wins are across 2 disciplines (18 in Lead If he wins one more World Cup he'll be out on his own as having the most wins of any man in history and that seems more of a "when" than an "if" He is a fabulous climber and just knows how to do this competition thing Gary Lineker once quipped that "football is a game played for 90 minutes and at the end climbing is a sport that takes place on walls and at the end I often find it amazing that climbers come and go but the true elite always find a way to be at their best when it matters most Jakob didn't have a great start to the season but then won in Munich (perhaps the most prestigious Boulder World Cup of all) and is absolutely at the peak of his powers here in Hachioji Last year he was up and down but then won everything in sight at this home World Championships It's one thing to pull a big result out of the bag in mid season but the best climbers perform in the big ones Bet against him in the Lead or Combined at your peril In third was Yannick Flohé (GER) who is a true all rounder and put in a massive performance despite basically having no skin left by Boulder 2 Jan Hojer has been the standout German for so long in the combined rankings that Yannick has been able to sneak up relatively unnoticed but he's not going to be unnoticed for much longer with performances like this I think he could be a real force in the Combined if he can recover a bit of energy (and skin) One big difference you see between guys like Jakob and some younger climbers is that the "old hands" can keep going back to the well and digging it out day after day but the younger climbers burn out We'll see as the week progresses whether Yannick can maintain his momentum but regardless he was immense last night and will be picking up more silverware in the years to come Kokoro Fujii (JPN) looked strong but the sheer savagery of the boulders meant that we didn't really get to see what he or Keita Dohi (JPN) could really do and they ended up 4th and 5th respectively Adam Ondra (CZE) must be wondering what happened last night - he couldn't get even a single zone and looked flummoxed on every boulder I got a text midway through the final last night from an Adam-supporting mate who had just tuned in and wanted to know why Adam's score wasn't updating With the Boulder results decided there is no rest for the climbers as they get stuck straight into the Lead qualifiers and then the Lead semis/finals on Thursday The women's Lead round completed the women's semi-final today in Le Bourget... The women's Boulder semi-final took place today on yet another hot morning in the Bourget.. Tonight's Friday Night Video is an 'Unfiltered' interview with reigning Olympic Sport Climbing.. Just days after the conclusion of the marathon Olympic Qualifier Series Would've preferred to see less jumpy jumpy and more cranky cranky I think a certain Czech climber might feel the same way too :) No one has ever won an Olympic format Combined because this is the first won no Combined Quals plus of course we are on 3 blocs and 8 finalists in the Boulder plus the full shoot out in speed :-) Please consider becoming a registered user This is a great help to UKC and gives you access to all these great features: Already registered? Login We keep your data private Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater Presented by Japan Society Featuring  Kuruma Ningyo puppetry master Nishikawa Koryu V  http://www.japansocietyboston.org/Happening-Now/6969370 the Japan Society of Boston presents Nishikawa Koryu V the fifth grand master of the Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater performing three female-centered stories from classic Japanese literature The 70-minute program will offer audiences the rare opportunity to experience a full-scale production of kuruma ningyo puppetry with chanting and live shamisen music from premier performers of the kuruma ningyo and gidayu traditions The Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet theater group has been in the family of the founder of the kuruma ningyo style of puppetry since its invention Kuruma ningyo is a unique style of puppetry which developed in Japan in the 19th century in the Hachioji area of Tokyo while sitting on a small wooden box with wheels (or Unlike the more widely known style of Japanese puppetry known as bunraku which requires three standing puppeteers to manipulate a single puppet the use of the rokuro kuruma allows a single puppeteer to manage one puppet This innovation allows for more dynamic performances as the performer can move flexibly and in unison with the puppet will accompany the puppetry with live gidayu music named after Takemoto Gidayu (1651 – 1714) who created the style Takemoto Koshiko will provide the voices of the protagonists as well as the narrator’s voice Gidayu narration long played an integral part in Japanese all-male bunraku puppet performances with female performers collaborating with kuruma ningyo groups starting in the 1950’s gidayu stands out as one of the most famous and perhaps most demanding as the narrator plays all parts of the play Gidayu calls for such a vocally taxing range of tone and expression that performers often switch halfway through a scene The performances will depict a range of love felt by the female characters from love to sadness both intense and comical a new work from Nishikawa based on a story from The Tale of Genji in which the jealous spirit of one of Genji’s lovers comes to possess a young woman he is courting which depicts a mother’s unwavering love for her child a comical piece about “fishing” for a wife Born and raised into the world of traditional Japanese puppetry Nishikawa Koryu V began studying kuruma ningyo when he was thirteen years old Carrying on the name of the late-19th century performer who developed this innovative style of puppetry Nishikawa Koryu V is the fifth-generation headmaster of the Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater group the group was designated an Intangible Folk Custom Cultural Asset by the Japanese government Takemoto Koshiko apprenticed under Koshimichi Takemoto who now serves as chairman of the Gidayu Bushi Preservation Association the main professional gidayu organization in Japan She made her debut performance at Ueno Honmokutei a theater in Japan which is regarded by many as a monument to traditional performing arts in Japan She received the Geidankyo New-face Encouragement Award in 1976 She helped organize a joruri music concert in France one of the first times that this kind of concert was held abroad she was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property for gidayu-bushi by the government of Japan The two masters will be joined by associates Tsuruzawa Yaya and Tsuruzawa Sansuzu playing the shamisen and additional puppeteers Nishikawa Ryuji IV The performance will be held in the Jewett Auditorium of Wellesley College at 106 Central Street The performance will be in Japanese with English projected supertitles and free for members of the Wellesley College community Image: Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater © Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater The North American tour of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater is produced and organized by Japan Society Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan in the fiscal year 2018 The Centre for the Study of Global Japan was excited to welcome students from Hachioji Higashi High School on March 24 The visit was organized with the objective of fostering cultural exchange and facilitating mentorship relationships between Japanese and Canadian students.  For many of the students it was their very first time traveling abroad from Japan and seeing what North American academic institutions look like.  The day commenced with opening remarks delivered by Phillip Lipscy the Director for Innovation Policy and Education at the Centre the high school students were assigned to diverse groups through a random selection process in which they actively participated in group reflective activities centered around their experiences in Toronto The aim was to encourage them to distill their newfound knowledge and contemplate how they would share their exchange trip with their peers upon returning home Each high school group was supported by two mentors—one from UofT's Japan Association and another from CSGJ's Student Affiliate program—who facilitated discussions and fostered an environment for the students to openly share their experiences each high school student had an opportunity to deliver a concise one-minute presentation highlighting the most significant takeaway they had gained from the trip Some students touched upon various aspects such as Canadian culture allowing the students to intermingle and engage in meaningful conversations They enthusiastically discussed their academic and personals interests and exchanged thoughts on the similarities and differences between their respective countries The mentors continued to actively interact with the students fostering a supportive atmosphere where the students could practice and enhance their English speaking skills The students from Hachioji Higashi High School exhibited a genuine curiosity posing numerous inquiries about the Canadian education system and the vibrant international student community at the University of Toronto We appreciate the enthusiastic and active participation of students from Hachioji Higashi High School and the University of Toronto throughout the day We are thankful for the invaluable support provided by the participating teachers and the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto The Centre looks forward to hosting future student delegations in the years to come.  csgj.munk@utoronto.ca or 416-946-8900 1 Devonshire Place (at Trinity College) Toronto By ZK GohJust 11 months after the last World Championships the International Federation of Sport Climbing will crown its new world champions in Hachioji This year's Combined events also serve as Olympic qualifiers and Miho Nonaka to see who will be the first to secure their Olympic spots for next year athletes in sport climbing will qualify Olympic quotas as individuals rather than for their National Olympic Committee Defending world champions: Men's – Kai Harada (Japan); Women's – Janja Garnbret (Slovenia) In bouldering, athletes attempt to climb routes of up to five boulders without rope support in a limited amount of time. The competitor with the most successfully-completed boulders is ranked the highest. Japan's Kai Harada will attempt to defend his world title from his surprise win in Innsbruck, Austria, last September. There, his countryman and favourite (and 2016 world champ) Tomoa Narasaki failed to make the cut for the final. Narasaki is the current world number one in the discipline. South Korea's Chon Jongwon, the silver medallist last year, is third in the rankings and will pose a threat, as will Jernej Kruder of Slovenia. Kruder's compatriot Janja Garnbret has been nigh-on unbeatable in the discipline. Still aged just 20, she last lost a bouldering final in April 2018, and it is hard to see that changing at the Worlds. A post shared by IFSC (@ifsclimbing) on Aug 5, 2019 at 7:25am PDT Defending world champions: Men's – Jakob Schubert (Austria); Women's – Jessica Pilz (Austria) It was an Austrian double on home soil last year with Jakob Schubert and Jessica Pilz taking gold, and both figure to be in medal contention again this year in Hachioji. Schubert is currently the top-ranked male lead climber, although he is currently only ninth in this year's World Cup standings after placing 14th and third in his two events. The top three athletes on the World Cup leaderboard, and potential challengers to the crown, are last year's bronze medallist Alex Megos of Germany, Sascha Lehmann of Switzerland, and Great Britain's Will Bosi. Watch out too for two-time lead world champ Adam Ondra of the Czech Republic. On the women's side, Garnbret once again figures among the contenders, as the Slovenian is world ranked number one and is second based on performances in this season's World Cup. South Korea's Seo Chae-hyun (the top World Cup athlete), defending champion Pilz (world number two), Akiyo Noguchi of Japan (world number six) and USA's Ashima Shiraishi (world number eight), who is of Japanese descent herself are some of the other names to keep an eye on. A post shared by IFSC (@ifsclimbing) on Jul 31 Defending world champions: Men's – Reza Alipour Shenazandifard (Iran); Women's – Aleksandra Rudzinska (Poland) Current world records: Men's 15m – Reza Alipour Shenazandifard (5.48 seconds); Women's 15m – Song Yiling (7.10 seconds) Athletes compete in pairs to race up a fixed 15-metre wall each climber has one attempt from each lane unless they false start Athletes are sorted by fastest time for qualification to the Final round which is a knockout elimination tournament Men's world record holder Reza Alipour of Iran is also the defending champion in the event the 25-year-old has had an indifferent World Cup season not finishing on the podium in five events so far this year The biggest threat to Alipour will likely come from World Cup leader and world number one now competing under her married name as Aleksandra Miroslaw appears to be an unlikely outside shot based on her current world ranking of 11th currently sits top of the World Cup standings She is locked in a head-to-head with French world number one Anouck Joubert for both the world ranking and World Cup leads and that will also be the rivalry to watch in Hachioji A post shared by IFSC (@ifsclimbing) on Aug 2 Defending world champions: Men's – Jakob Schubert (Austria); Women's – Janja Garnbret (Slovenia) Climbers entered in all three events of bouldering from which the top 20 on both the men's and women's side will move on to take part in the combined qualifications on 18 and 19 August Athletes entered only in the combined discipline will also automatically be entered into each of the other three events Scores are taken by multiplying final positions in each of the other three disciplines Jakob Schubert is the men's defending champion but it's home hope Tomoa Narasaki who currently leads the men's World Cup combined rankings with 11,880 points the 59th-ranked World Cup combined athlete has over 6 billion points That ranking system is also proof of Janja Garnbret's total domination on the women's side the Slovenian has a combined World Cup ranking points tally of just 108 points has 16,128 in second place and her teammate Miho Nonaka in third has 67,200 for collection in person from machines in Japan All online sales include a booking fee of 216 Japanese yen (roughly U.S The cheapest tickets available for sessions are 2,000 yen (around U.S $19); the most expensive tickets are 4,500 yen (about U.S All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC +9 hours) Schedule correct at time of publication and is subject to change 10:00–15:05 Women's bouldering Qualification 10:00–15:40 Men's bouldering Qualification 09:00–11:15 Women's bouldering Semi-final 12:45–15:00 Men's bouldering Semi-final 10:00–19:45 Men's & Women's lead Qualification 11:00–13:30 Men's & Women's lead Semi-finals 20:00–21:00 (starting 15 minutes after the Women's final) Men's lead Final 12:30–16:00 Women's & Men's speed Qualification 17:30–18:30 Women's & Men's speed Finals 11:00–11:25 Women's Combined speed Qualification 11:55–14:10 Women's Combined bouldering Qualification 16:10–17:50 Women's Combined lead Qualification 11:00–11:25 Men's Combined speed Qualification 11:55–14:10 Men's Combined bouldering Qualification 16:10–17:50 Men's Combined lead Qualification 16:30–16:55 Women's Combined speed Final 17:25–19:05 Women's Combined bouldering Final Appox 19:35–20:15 Women's Combined lead Final 16:30–16:55 Men's Combined speed Final 17:25–19:05 Men's Combined bouldering Final Appox 19:35–20:15 Men's Combined lead Final