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Asian Games launch "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" campaign on 50 Days To Go milestone

STORY: Asian Games launch "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" campaign on 50 Days To Go milestone DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the short film "Asian Games SHOW Hangzhou" STORYLINE: The Hangzhou Asian Games launched the "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" campaign here on Friday, as part of the celebration marking the milestone of 50 Days To Go until the Opening Ceremony on Sept. 23. The "Asian Games, Hangzhou Charms" campaign is a trilogy of short films that deliver a unique view of Hangzhou, from the perspective of sports, urban experience and legacy. The first short film, "Asian Games SHOW Hangzhou", is a stop-motion animation produced on Hangzhou silk. As a quintessential cultural element of Hangzhou, Silk was a gift presented to the Heads of State at the 2016 Hangzhou G20 Summit, as a symbol of cultural exchange, modernity and fashion. The short film, produced by individual frames embroidered on a thousand individual pieces of Hangz

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Olympics: Brazil wins Olympic gold in soccer

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Aug. 20 Kyodo - Brazil players celebrate after their team defeated Germany in the men's soccer final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Brazil won 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.

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Renho to run in Democratic Party leadership race

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 5 Kyodo - Renho, acting leader of the Democratic Party, says in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2016, that she will run in the main opposition party's leadership election in September. The 48-year-old former TV newscaster also underscored that she will protect Japan's war-renouncing Constitution.

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Train supporting Japan's Olympics team begins running in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 1 Kyodo - A train decorated with photos, messages and other items in support of Japanese athletes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics is unveiled to the press in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2016, ahead of the Summer Games starting Aug. 5. The train, whose floor is designed after venues for track and field, volleyball and other Olympic events, began running on the JR Yamanote Line in Tokyo as a special service until Aug. 25. On Aug. 26, the train's decorations will be revamped in support of Japanese athletes taking part in the Paralympics in Rio and it will run on the loop line until Sept. 15.

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Scenes of Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 26 Kyodo - A worker sorts out cables at the back of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Stadium in the Brazilian city on July 25, 2016, ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5.

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Rio braces for terror attacks

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 21 Kyodo - A Brazilian soldier inspects a car near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5.

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil, July 2 Kyodo - A torch bearer runs along a walkway near the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016, ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The Olympic flame will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5.

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Lighting of Olympic torch for Rio Games

OLYMPIA, Greece, April 21 Kyodo - Greek actress Katerina Lehou (C), playing the role of high priestess, walks with the Olympic flame during the torch lighting ceremony for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Olympia, Greece, on April 21, 2016. About 12,000 torch bearers will run with the flame in a relay through Greece and Brazil, culminating at the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 5.

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Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake dies at 84

File photo taken in March 2016 shows world-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake. He died of liver cancer at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 5, 2022, at age 84.

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Rio braces for terror attacks

Brazilian soldiers stand guard outside the main press center for Rio de Janeiro Olympics on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rio braces for terror attacks

A car is pulled over for inspection near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Summer Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sculpture of Olympic rings placed at Copacabana beach

Photo taken July 21, 2016 shows people taking photos with a sculpture of the Olympic rings, made of recycled plastic bottles, at the Copacabana beach. The 17-day Summer Games will start Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rio braces for terror attacks

A security guard patrols Rio de Janeiro's Galeao International Airport on July 21, 2016. Authorities have tightened security ahead of the 17-day Olympic Games starting Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sculpture of Olympic rings placed at Copacabana beach

Photo taken July 21, 2016 shows people taking photos with a sculpture of the Olympic rings, made of recycled plastic bottles, at the Copacabana beach. The 17-day Summer Games will start Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People in celebratory mood before start of Rio Olympics

A crowd of people cheer for runners in the torch relay for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics along a street in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, on June 30, 2016. The first Olympics ever to be held in South America will begin Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. The 17-day summer Olympics start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Flags reading "welcome" in different languages adorn a main road connecting downtown Rio de Janeiro with the international airport to the north on July 6, 2016. The 17-day summer Games start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Brazilian soldiers guard an area near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on July 6, 2016, ahead of the Summer Games starting from Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Supporters cheer for Brazil during an international volleyball tournament at the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro on June 11, 2016. The 17-day summer Games start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Photo taken with fish-eye lens)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Deodoro Stadium, which is to be used for rugby sevens competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Golf Course, which is to be used for golf competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic BMX Center (above) and the Whitewater Stadium, which are to be used for cycling BMX and canoe slalom competitions, respectively, during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Youth Arena, which is to be used for basketball and modern pentathlon competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Future Arena, which is to be used for handball competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, which is to be used for diving, synchronized swimming and water polo competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Maracana Stadium to be used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and for soccer competition. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Equestrian Center, which is to be used for jumping, dressage and eventing competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Rio Olympic Velodrome, which is to be used for track cycling competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Rio Olympic Arena, which is to be used for gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline gymnastics during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the main press center (L) and the international broadcasting center for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Lagoa Stadium, which is to be used for canoe sprint and rowing competitions during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Riocentro Pavilions, which are to be used for badminton, boxing, table tennis and weightlifting competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Hockey Center, which is to be used for hockey competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Carioca Arena, which is to be used for basketball, fencing, judo, taekwondo and wrestling competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Tennis Center, which is to be used for tennis competition during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. The 17-day summer Olympics will start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the athletes' village for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the beach volleyball arena, located at Copacabana beach, for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Stadium to be used during the Rio de Janeiro Games for track and field as well as soccer competition. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. The 17-day summer Olympics will start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the athletes' village for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facility

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows the Sambodromo, which is to be used during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics as the starting and finishing points for the marathon event as well as a venue for archery competition. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aerial photo of Rio de Janeiro Olympics facilities

File photo taken June 28, 2016, from a helicopter shows a gymnasium (front), to be used during the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for volleyball competition, and the Maracana Stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies and soccer competition. The 17-day Games will start on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

A torch bearer runs along a walkway near the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016, ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The Olympic flame will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

A torch bearer runs along a walkway near the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016, ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The Olympic flame will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

The Olympic torch for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games arrives at the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016. The Olympic torch will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

The Olympic torch for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games arrives at the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016. The Olympic torch will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

The Olympic torch for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games arrives at the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016. The Olympic torch will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch arrives at Iguazu Falls

The Olympic torch for the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games arrives at the world famous Iguazu Falls on July 1, 2016. The Olympic torch will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives for the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympic torch relay runners to pass through Iguazu Falls

Runners in the torch relay for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics arrive in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, on June 30, 2016, before reaching the world famous Iguazu Falls the next day. The Olympic torch will have been carried through 327 Brazilian cities by the time it arrives at the opening ceremony on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo