Tag: Japan

Planned Kyoto Arena balm for disaster-struck

Article posted by Coliseum, March 31^st, 2025

The ITOCHU Corporation, together with the other consortium members, recently signed a business agreement with the Kyoto Prefecture (Japan) for the construction of ‘Kyoto Arena (tentative name) Construction and Operation Project’. ‘ITOCHU’ stated that in recent years the public facilities... » Read more

Japan-Paris venue entities pool expertise pact

Article posted by Coliseum, March 4^th, 2025

The Azusa Sekkei Company Limited (Tokyo, Japan) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Paris Entertainment Company (PEC), a leading French company specializing in the operation of three arenas in France. ‘AZUSA SEKKEI’ stated that the aim is to set up a system of... » Read more

Niterra to ‘spark’le horseshoe bowl IG Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, January 3^rd, 2025

The Niterra Company Limited, one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of ignition parts and vehicle electronics, has signed a long-term-agreement with the Aichi International Arena Company Limited, the venue operator of IG Arena, to become the first ‘Founding Partner’ for the new 17,000-seat IG... » Read more

Nagasaki Stadium City gilt-edged offerings

Article posted by Coliseum, September 26^th, 2024

A special ceremony was held recently to celebrate the completion of the construction phase of the Nagasaki Stadium City in Nagasaki, Japan. ‘NAGASAKI STADIUM CITY’ stated that on the occasion various events were held in the indoor arena of the facility – the Happiness Arena – and AI, a... » Read more

Nagoya baseball venue to host cricket

Article posted by Coliseum, September 25^th, 2024

A baseball stadium in Nagoya (Aichi, Japan) is set to be repurposed to host the cricket competition of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the organizers informed. ‘Reuters’ stated that the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has ruled out hosting cricket at an international stadium in the Tochigi... » Read more

Shimmery Tokyo stadium mixed-use core

Article posted by Coliseum, April 30^th, 2024

It’s been almost six years since the world-famous fish market in Tsukiji (Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan) closed down and relocated to the more spacious Toyosu district (Koto City, Tokyo). Since then, the approximately 19-hectare site in Tsukiji has remained vacant, leading to various rumors regarding... » Read more

MLB 2025 Opening Series heading to Japan

Article posted by Coliseum, April 15^th, 2024

The opening series of the 2025 U.S. Major League Baseball season will be held in Japan, the commissioner of Japanese professional baseball has revealed. NHK said Sakakibara Sadayuki told reporters that he held talks with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in March in South Korea. The Los Angeles Dodgers... » Read more