New technologies were invaluable in the pandemic to deliver connectivity and culture in digital forms. There is an interest in developing online and technology-driven culture post-pandemic, allowing wider audiences to take part.
Cultural Workers
Covid-19 severely affected Tokyo’s cultural sector and was especially difficult for freelancers. There is now a need to strengthen the economic prospects of cultural workers in the medium to long term.
Professional artists and cultural practitioners were among the worst hit by the restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the City created funding to support artists to make new.
Tokyo has a rich cultural offer, but this has not always been easy to access for some diverse, disabled and otherwise marginalised inhabitants of the city. Therefore since 2021,.
Adapted in the face of the pandemic, thirteen extraordinary projects to celebrate the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020.
City Data
13,843,525 Population
2,194 Area SQKM
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
9.00% Creative jobs
2,523,000 Tourists P.A.
173 Museums
393 Libraries
649 Music venues
18,270,000 Cinema admissions
7.50% Green space %
Key Facts
The unique sensibility, high culture and education which grew into maturity in the Edo period became the driving force in the rapid modernisation of Tokyo, helping it to establish a strong position in international society.
The city of Tokyo intends to create a tangible and intangible cultural legacy from the 2020 Tokyo Games. The Tokyo Vision, the City’s long term cultural plan for the coming years, aims to use the Games to promote Japanese art and culture around the world.
Tokyo’s awareness of accessibility and inclusion is on the rise. There has been an increased number of inclusive cultural opportunities for participants with and without disabilities to co-create work.
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