Tokyo Skytree Illuminated in Red to Support Japanese Athletes Competing in Upcoming World Athletics in Tokyo

The Yomiuri Shimbun

13:04 JST, September 4, 2025

Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, is illuminated in “sunrise red” on Wednesday. The color of the lighting was inspired by the uniforms of the Japan team taking part in the World Athletics Championships, which kicks off in Tokyo on Sept. 13. Top athletes who competed at the 1991 event in Tokyo attended the lighting ceremony, including women’s marathon silver medalist Sachiko Yamashita and Yuko Arimori, who placed fourth.