Screenings: 1964 Tokyo Olympics Short Films

As part of the current exhibition Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow, Japan House London is delighted to show two short films.

1964 Sports Timers features exclusive footage of sports time pieces made for the Tokyo 1964 Games including interviews with designers who worked at Seiko at the time.

The Kyodo News film, Tokyo Is Prepared for The Biggest Olympic Games, provides silent news footage which begins with the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Japan and ends with a rehearsal for the opening ceremony. It also features the various specially built Olympic venues, the Athletes’ Village and examples of how Tokyo celebrated the Games.

Videos featured

1964 Sports Timers (4 mins 15 secs); The Seiko Museum Ginza
Tokyo Is Prepared for The Biggest Olympic Games (15 mins 36 secs); Kyodo News

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Visiting the Hall

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• Please avoid visiting Japan House London if you have had one or more COVID-19 symptoms in the last 14 days.
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• Please use the hand sanitizer provided upon entry and exit to the venue and wear a face covering at all times.
• Please exercise caution in keeping a safe distance from other guests and members of staff. Japan House London continues to cap capacity, but this will be increased.
• Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information about the measures we have implemented to ensure your safety.

* Please note that the Hall operates at a reduced capacity to allow for social distancing, and that at peak times you might be asked to wait before entering.

The exhibition Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow is on display in the Japan House Gallery from 5 August until 7 November 2021.