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Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Bus Tour

The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics is poised to be an exhilarating event, and to celebrate it, we've organized a special bus tour for fans who want to witness this monumental occasion live. This is your chance to support athletes connected to Kanagawa Prefecture by viewing five different sports that they will compete in. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready for a day filled with excitement, cheers, and unforgettable memories!

Exciting Matches to Watch

The bus tour will cover a variety of sports, each featuring a unique schedule and venue:

1. Volleyball
- Date: November 16 (Sunday)
- Time: 10:15 AM Start
- Match: Women's Preliminary Round (vs. Kenya)
- Venue: Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Gymnasium (Setagaya, Tokyo)
- Representing Athletes: Sayuri Hiraoka, Sayuki Takahama, Mio Nakada, Yumi Hasegawa

2. Table Tennis
- Date: November 23 (Sunday)
- Time: 9:30 AM Start
- Match: Men's Team Preliminary Round
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (Shibuya, Tokyo)
- Representing Athlete: Koto Kawaguchi

3. Swimming
- Date: November 23 (Sunday)
- Times: 5:00 PM (Men’s 100m Freestyle Final) / 5:50 PM (Men’s 400m Individual Medley Final)
- Venue: Tokyo Aquatics Center (Koto, Tokyo)
- Representing Athletes: Teruhisa Arakawa, Kazu Nakagawa for the 100m; Ryutaro Ibara for the 400m

4. Tennis
- Date: November 24 (Holiday Monday)
- Time: 10:00 AM Start
- Match: Men’s Doubles Final or Women’s Doubles Final
- Venue: Ariake Tennis Forest Park (Koto, Tokyo)
- Representing Athletes: Fuga Miyagawa (Men’s Doubles), Yurina Miyagawa (Women’s Doubles)

5. Athletics
- Date: November 24 (Holiday Monday)
- Times: 3:10 PM (Women’s 4×100m Relay Final) / 3:40 PM (Women’s 4×400m Relay Final) / 3:50 PM (Men’s 4×400m Relay Final)
- Venue: Komazawa Olympic Park Athletics Field (Setagaya, Tokyo)
- Representing Athletes: Sayaka Saruga (both relays) and Taichi Aratani (Men's relay)

Participation Details

Joining this fantastic tour is completely free, but spots are limited, and prior registration is required by November 3 (Holiday Monday). Here's what you need to know:

• - Capacity: Each group can accommodate up to 50 participants, including children and adults (maximum four people per group).
• - Target Participants: Residents, those working, or studying in the Kanagawa area will be prioritized. If demand exceeds capacity, children under 18 and their guardians will be given priority in a lottery.

Meeting and Dismissal Information

The meetup point will be around Yokohama Station. Specifics will be communicated to registrants after selection.

Encouragement and Support

For those new to supporting deaf sports, worry not! During the bus ride, we'll provide an overview of the sports and introduce you to the Deaflympics. Attendees will also receive exclusive original cheering merchandise as a gift.

Important Notes

Be aware that cheering out loud and moving seats may be restricted at times during matches. Participants must follow arena guidelines and directions from staff during the events. Additionally, video and photography may take place throughout the day for promotional purposes, so be prepared for potential exposure in broadcasts or reports.

Media Coverage

Media representatives holding a Media ID card issued by the Deaflympics preparations office will be allowed to cover the events. Prior contact is encouraged to streamline the process.

For inquiries regarding this tour, please reach out to:
Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Support & Observation Bus Tour Office
Phone: 03-6731-5879 (Weekdays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Email: [email protected]
Note: This tour is organized by Kanagawa Prefecture, and the office is responsible for all recruitment and operations.

Looking forward to seeing you there as we cheer together for our athletes!