Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike joins (from left) Micronesia Ambassador John Fritz, Oman Ambassador Khalid Al-Muslahi, Benin Ambassador Adechoubou Makarimi, Azerbaijan Ambassador Gursel Ismayilzada and Jamaica Ambassador Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock in a sake barrel-breaking ceremony during Tokyo Ambassadors Night at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo on Jan. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
Koike speaks to the audience at the hotel about the Tokyo Olympics, describing the city as being safe, smart and diverse. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
Koike poses for a photo with Finland Ambassador Jukka Siukosaari at the launch of the Tokyo 2020 Medal Project, which seeks to manufacture medals for the Tokyo Olympics from consumer products such as used mobile phones. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
