Tag Archives: Japan National Stadium

German Giants Bayern Munich Back in Japan For A Couple Of Money Spinning Friendlies

Posted on August 1, 2023 by tokyofox

July is the month when some of the top European clubs traditionally like to come to Japan for some pre-season money-spinning friendly matches against Japanese opposition. Teams this summer have included Manchester City, PSG, Inter Milan, Celtic, Bayern Munich and … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Football Match Day Experiences In 2022

Posted on November 19, 2022 by tokyofox

  Having only watched a single game in each of the last two seasons I really was not expecting to do too many more matches this year, especially with the strict Covid_19 measures still in place for much of the … Continue reading →

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Watching My First Football Match At The National Stadium In Tokyo

Posted on October 9, 2022 by tokyofox

Suzuka was very much the centre of attention for sport this afternoon with the most eye-catching event being Round 18 of the 2022 Formula One championship. However, 400 kilometres away the local football team, known as Suzuka Point-Getters, were playing … Continue reading →

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Embracing The Olympic Spirit With Free Tokyo 2020 Exhibits & Games-Inspired Art

Posted on August 9, 2021 by tokyofox

  For many, many months now I have been saying, in the wake of the Covid_19 outbreak,  that a huge sense of relief will be felt when the beleaguered Tokyo 2020 Olympics games finally come to an end. I`m sure … Continue reading →

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The “Other” Olympic Museum In Tokyo

Posted on August 25, 2020 by tokyofox

The all-new Tokyo Olympic Museum opened in mid-September last year and is located across the road from the Japan National Stadium (Kokuritsu kyōgijō) which hosted it’s inaugural sporting event – the 2019 Emperor’s Cup final – on January 1st this … Continue reading →

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