Tag: Japan Sport Council

Japan to up national stadium capacity

Article posted by Coliseum, July 4^th, 2024

The new operator of Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo is looking to increase capacity to 80,000 as the country eyes a second chance to host the FIFA World Cup. Japan Today said the country’s largest mobile carrier NTT Docomo Inc is set to lead the venue’s operation once it is... » Read more

Japan iconic rugby stadium to be replaced

Article posted by Coliseum, August 31^st, 2022

The Japan Sport Council announced on August 22nd that it has awarded a contract to a corporate group led by the Kajima Corp to build a new stadium to replace the iconic Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in central Tokyo. Groundbreaking for the new stadium is scheduled in 2024. It will come on stream at... » Read more