The Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance relay race held annually between Tokyo and Hakone, is one of the most prestigious races in Japanese college athletics.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, originally scheduled for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are set to take place in 2021.

The Meiji Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and is located in a peaceful forested area in the heart of Tokyo.