Tokyo Big Sight
DUE TO a shortage of large venues in Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to make 11 public parks, and other venues across the city, available to event planners.
Three outdoor areas in the city – Kasai Rinkai Park, Yumenoshima Park and Shiokaze Park – are now available as venues for open-air concerts and other events. Another five parks across Tokyo’s 23 wards are similarly being promoted as alternative venues. These venues are suitable for music, dance and kabuki performances, or theatrical productions.
The shortage is due to the 2020 Summer Olympics, where some venues have been demolished to be replaced by new facilities, while others have been closed for renovation works.
“There are not enough theatres, halls or other venues in Tokyo due to the closures and renovation works, so we are trying to assist event organisers by drawing up this list of new locations,” said Yoji Murata, deputy director of Tokyo’s Bureau of Citizens and Cultural Affairs.
Authorities are also permitting temporary halls, with seating up to 3,000 pax, to be set up in Kiba Park and Koganei Park. Meanwhile, the new East Exhibition Hall at Tokyo Big Sight – scheduled to be completed this November – will also be available as a theatrical and concert venue.
