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Concert Venues :: Nippon Budokan
Stats
| Now Known As |
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| Date Opened |
1964 |
| Demolished |
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| Venue Capacity |
14,201 |
| Venue URL |
http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/ |
| Venue Address |
ZIP: 102-0091
2-3, Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo |
Venue Information
For many Westerners, the Budokan is synonymous with large-scale rock concerts. It was here that the Beatles made their Japanese debut and the location where many "Live at the Budokan" albums were recorded. The Nippon Budokan, however, was originally built for the judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics, hence its name, rendered into English as "martial arts hall".
Though it still functions as a venue for big musical events, its primary purpose is for Japanese martial arts. The national championships of the different branches of the martial arts (judo, kendo, karate, aikido, shorinji kempo, kyūdō, naginata, etc.) are held annually at the Budokan. For wrestling fans the Budokan means professional wrestling's big shows. Now, the Budokan is mostly used by Pro Wrestling NOAH, who often hold major events there.
The Nippon Budokan is located in Kitanomaru Park in the center of Tokyo, two minutes' walking distance from Kudanshita Subway Station, and near Yasukuni Shrine. This 42 m (140 ft) high imposing octagonal structure holds 14,201 people (arena seats: 2,762, 1st floor seats: 3,199, 2nd floor seats: 7,760, standee: 480) and is modeled after a hall in Hōryū-ji in Nara.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nippon_Budokan |
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