Tokyo Dome, Indoor stadium in Bunkyo, Japan
Description
Tokyo Dome is a large indoor stadium in Bunkyo used for baseball, concerts and other events, featuring an air-supported roof structure made of white fabric material. The interior accommodates up to 55000 attendees for concerts or around 43500 for baseball games depending on the seating arrangement, with multiple tiers of stands surrounding the oval playing field.
History
The stadium opened on March 17, 1988, on the site of the former Velodrome after construction began in May 1985. Its completion marked the beginning of a new era for covered sports facilities in Japan and inspired similar projects throughout the country.
Culture
The venue draws baseball fans throughout the season who gather to watch the Yomiuri Giants play and experience the rituals of Japanese sports culture firsthand. On game days, the surrounding streets fill with food stalls and merchandise sellers while groups of supporters chant and cheer together in coordinated displays.
Practical
Access is straightforward via Korakuen Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line or Suidobashi Station on the JR Chuo Line, both a short walk away. During events, arriving early helps avoid crowding since the area fills quickly and entry points are located on different sides of the building.
Did you know?
The building's rounded form earned it the nickname The Big Egg among locals, who began using it as an informal unit of measurement when comparing large structures. This playful reference still appears in everyday conversation when discussing the size of new developments or event spaces across the city.
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