Located in the eastern part of Tokyo, Koto City is blessed with a rich waterfront and lush greenery. A traditional downtown atmosphere tracing back to the Edo era still remains in its inland area, while there is sophisticated large-scale development for the capital, Tokyo, in its coastal area, accompanied by a growing population. People living here are warm-hearted, yet full of vitality–pioneers carving out a path to a new era, making the city even more attractive.
Most of the sporting venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be located in Koto City, the center of the competition. “SPORTS & SUPPORTS KOTO City in TOKYO” endeavors to contribute to the great success of the Games and the development of the City, while pursuing "Omotenashi" (hospitality), through the united efforts of its residents and companies, to warmly welcome visitors from all over the world.

Koto City chose “SPORTS & SUPPORTS KOTO City in TOKYO” as its brand concept for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and started communicating its diverse attractive features nationally and internationally, including its rich sporting environment and traditional, down-to-earth kindness.

The culture of Koto City is represented by the humanity of its people; there is a down-to-earth sense of kindness that has been maintained since the Edo era, and a tradition of “Osekkai” (to not leave behind people in trouble). You will be able to interact with or enjoy conversations with local people on bustling downtown shopping streets and in public bathhouses, called sento. Koto City will also put much effort into building universal design facilities and training volunteers so that all people visiting the city will feel comfortable and at home.

Life in Koto City has been closely connected to the sea and rivers since the Edo era. Facing Tokyo Bay and surrounded by the Sumida and Arakawa Rivers, Koto City also has canals running in every direction, which fueled prosperity in the lumber industry. Today, many such waterways have been transformed into promenades and water parks, providing pleasure and comfort for residents living there. One of them, Yokojikkenkawa Water Park offers you a chance to enjoy boarding a traditional Japanese vessel from the Edo era.

Spring

• Oedo-fukagawa Cherry Blossom Festival
• Kameido Tenjin Fuji Festival
• Koto Children’s Festival

Fall

• Kameido Tenjin Kiku Festival
• Koto Residents’ Festival
• Koto Seaside Marathon