Can Nagoya’s IG Arena end the ‘skipping’ curse?
The venue hopes to bring more major sports and international music acts to a city long overlooked by global tours.
Daejong Kim, the COO of Nagoya's IG Arena, aims to transform the city's image from a passing point between Tokyo and Osaka to a hub for entertainment and sports. The 17,000-capacity venue, located near Nagoya Castle, has been operational for a year and is currently hosting basketball and judo events as part of the Asian Games, which run until October 4th in Aichi Prefecture.
Kim, originally from Japan, recalls Nagoya primarily as a city known for its manufacturing and automotive industries. However, the new venue is proving to be a significant change, attracting events and visitors from across Asia. As of now, the IG Arena has successfully completed its first year, establishing itself as a venue of note in the region.
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