Looking back at the summer of 2019, exactly one year before the scheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
I had the privilege of performing at the “Tokyo 2020 1 Year to Go!” event, held to build momentum for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Stage: Japan’s Largest Commercial Facility
The event took place at Aeon Lake Town in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture.
This is not just a shopping mall; it is the largest commercial facility in Japan.
With a total area of approximately 245,000 square meters and over 700 stores across three distinct zones (“kaze”, “mori”, and “Outlet”), it is a massive hub of culture and commerce. Performing at the “Tree Square” (Ki no Hiroba) in the “mori” building, surrounded by such a vast space and a huge crowd, was an exhilarating experience.
The Message: “Habatake Nippon” (Soar High, Japan)
On this stage, I wrote the phrase 「翔ばたけ日本」 (Habatake Nippon).
It translates to “Soar High, Japan.”
The character “翔” (Sho), which means to fly high or soar, is also part of my artist name, Chosho (澄翔).
I poured my soul into this character, wishing for the Japanese athletes to spread their wings and reach new heights on the world stage.
Just as athletes dedicate themselves to their sport, I expressed the energy and anticipation for the Games through the dynamic flow of the brush.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to share this exciting moment.
Yabe Chosho Office
