Live Japanese ink painting show by Suzuka's Japanaese ink artist Mr. Ito and local Artist Mr. Ohya

On November 14th, seven board members of Ito Tomoya's Supporters, including Mayor of City of Suzuka, held the cerebration ceremony with 200 other supports for Ito-san, congraturating his Gold Medals and Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award.

The cerebration started with display of Beijing Paralympic medals, and Japanese ink painting, and gifts from other local artist.

Here is the speech from Ito-san

Everybody's heart and support helped me achieve these gold medals and other awards.

Also I would like to say thank you to all of who couldn't make it to today's ceremony. Without their supports, I couldn't become who I am today.

I will always keep myselt trying next step, and I never give up.

Please be well, everyone and please look forward to my future activities.

From Tomoya Ito

Display of gold medals and various awards

Also we have received a number of messages and gifts from his sponsors including JA Suzuka, AGF Suzuka, NewWays KK, AsahiKasei Corporation and Suzuka Circuit

We would like to thank all generous sponsors to make Ito-san's achievement possible

The work by Japanese umbrella craftman Mr Horie, and the work by Japanese pattern paper craftman Mr. Sano.