Tag: Japan

New-look Nippon Budokan arena unveiled

Article posted by Coliseum, August 3^rd, 2020

The indoor arena Nippon Budokan’s (in Japan) new look was unfolded recently in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, at a ceremony to mark completion of extension and renovation work on the venue that will play host to judo and karate at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which has been postponed until next year... » Read more

J. League back to playing footy sans fans

Article posted by Coliseum, July 9^th, 2020

After a four-month hiatus due to the global outbreak of the dreaded COVID-19 disease, Japanese football’s J. League top division resumed on Saturday. All 18 J. League teams were in action, and the nine games were played sans fans. The two biggest sports leagues of Japan are now back in action,... » Read more

Top rung baseball to begin in Japan

Article posted by Coliseum, June 2^nd, 2020

The delayed 2020 season of Nippon Professional Baseball will be launched on June 19, as Japan opens up portions of the country after coronavirus cases register a decline. Teams will begin workout sessions on June 2. Nippon Professional Baseball is the highest level of baseball in Japan. Outside... » Read more

Sports venue sector braces up to COVID-19

Article posted by Coliseum, May 5^th, 2020

Coronavirus has come as the biggest curse for mankind in 2020 and has had a disastrous effect on the world with people living on the edge. The sports venue sector has also been hugely affected with sporting events impacted globally. With events canceled or postponed, revenue streams are drying... » Read more

Four bids submitted for FIFA women’s sporting showpiece

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2020

An important milestone has been reached vis-a-vis the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ bidding process. A deadline of December 13, 2019, was set for submitting the bids and four bids have been submitted by member associations who evinced keen interest in the entire bidding process. The following... » Read more

Kyoto Stadium to flaunt Esports centre

Article posted by Coliseum, April 2^nd, 2019

Japan’s new Kyoto Stadium, currently under construction in the city of Kameoka, is set to feature a VR/Esports Centre, according to media reports. The VR/Esports facility, which will be housed inside the stadium’s ground floor retail space, will give visitors a chance to compete against virtual... » Read more

HKS to design Nippon Ham’s stadium with retractable roof

Article posted by Coliseum, December 3^rd, 2018

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters recently unveiled the basic design for their new ballpark with a retractable roof that will be completed in the spring of 2023, the Japan Times reported. The venue which will be Japan’s second retractable roof stadium, will be designed by the architecture firm... » Read more