{
  "id": 9450504,
  "title": "Can Nagoya’s IG Arena end the ‘skipping’ curse?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/can-nagoyas-ig-arena-end-the-skipping-curse",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/09/24/companies/ig-arena-nagoya-stadium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nKim, 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.",
  "summary": "The venue hopes to bring more major sports and international music acts to a city long overlooked by global tours.",
  "key_points": [
    "IG Arena aims to transform Nagoya's image as entertainment and sports hub.",
    "Located near Nagoya Castle, 17,000-capacity venue operational for a year.",
    "Hosting basketball and judo events during Asian Games until October 4th."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}