Historical information

This photo is from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Paralympics. The Opening Ceremony was held at the Oda Field located within the Olympic village, as nearly 5,000 spectators looked on. The patrons of the Games, His Imperial Highness Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, were in attendance.

Physical description

Black and white photo from the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan.

Inscriptions & markings

Reverse side of the photo has "242 17" written on it.