Fukuoka Kyudenkinen Gymnasium, Sports venue in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka Kyudenkinen Gymnasium was a sports and entertainment facility in Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, Japan. It had a seating capacity of 1,992, with space for 380 standing spectators, and included a stage and an archery range.
The gymnasium opened in April 1964 as a company facility for Kyushu Electric Power. In 2003, the building was given to the city of Fukuoka, and it remained in use until its closure in 2019.
The name comes from Kyushu Electric Power, which built the hall for its 10th anniversary. For decades, it was a stage for concerts, pro wrestling, and boxing, and many locals remember it as a place to see big names.
The building closed at the end of March 2019 and was later demolished, so it can no longer be visited. For current sports events in Fukuoka, check the newer arena in Higashi-ku.
In 1970, the gym hosted a public recording of a popular TV show where the Drifters and cast members of a drama faced off in volleyball. The venue also served as a shelter for residents of Genkaijima after the 2005 earthquake.
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