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Legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games

During the Tokyo 2020 Games, hydrogen was utilized in various aspects, and the event showcased the great potential of hydrogen energy to the world. Additionally, the Olympic village during the Tokyo 2020 Games has been further developed as part of a legacy urban development initiative after the event.

Hydrogen used for the Olympic cauldron and relay torches

Olympic Cauldron (image)
Olympic Cauldron
Relay Torch (image)
Relay Torch

Hydrogen was used for the first time in the history of the Games for the Olympic cauldron and some of the relay torches.
* The hydrogen produced with renewable energy in Fukushima Prefecture was also used.

Hydrogen used at the Relaxation House and residential buildings in the Olympic Village

Olympic Village (image)
Olympic Village

Hydrogen was used in the Relaxation House and some of the residential buildings used by the athletes in the Olympic Village.
* The hydrogen produced with renewable energy in Fukushima Prefecture was also used.

Use in Event Vehicles

Fuel Cell Bus (image) © Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation
Fuel Cell Bus

Fuel cell vehicles and buses were used for the event's transportation.

Urban development as a legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Harumi Redevelopment Area Image (image) © Designated Builder for Class 1 Urban Redevelopment Project in Harumi 5-Chome West District
Harumi Redevelopment Area Image

In the redevelopment district of Harumi, where the Olympic Village was located during the Tokyo 2020 Games, hydrogen supply to blocks through pipelines is commenced on March 29, 2024, which will be in practical use for the first time in Japan.