Tag: Tokyo


Japan to up national stadium capacity

National Stadium capacity expansion in Tokyo

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


Shimmery Tokyo stadium mixed-use core

New stadium for Tokyo

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


The ABC of TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT

Launch of Toyota Tokyo Arena

The Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Fudosan Company Limited (Toyota Fudosan) and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo) are promoting the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT to construct a next-generation arena at the site of the former Toyota showroom facility Mega Web in Koto-ku,... » Read more


Japan iconic rugby stadium to be replaced

New Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium for Tokyo

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


Symbolic Games legacy of Tokyo 2020 parks

Tokyo Nation Stadium to keep running track

The symbolic areas of the Tokyo 2020 Games (Japan) will be renamed ‘Olympic and Paralympic Parks’, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on July 21st. ‘paralympic.org’ stated that exhibits will also be installed. These include – ‘Site of the Games’ plaques, Games symbols,... » Read more


Tokyo lands 2025 World Athletics showcase

Tokyo to host 2025 World Athletics Championships

Tokyo (Japan) has been selected as the Host City for the World Athletics Championships in 2025. ‘sky sports’ stated that Japan’s capital held a delayed Olympics last year behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 2025 World Athletics Championships will be the 20th edition of the... » Read more


Japan Olympic great’s Tokyo Unite initiative

Tokyo sports alliance formed to promote clubs and venues

Japan’s two-time double Olympic breaststroke champion – Kitajima Kosuke – steps up for his hometown with big ideas – a 14-team alliance of Tokyo-based sports teams – nearly one year on from the Games. ‘Olympics’ stated that one of Japan’s all-time Olympic greats is... » Read more


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