Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium (明治神宮外苑競技場) was a multi-use stadium in Tokyo, Japan. It was as the main venue for the 1930 Far Eastern Games. It was demolished to make room for Tokyo Olympic Stadium in 1956. The stadium held 65,000 spectators.
Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium | |
 Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium in 1933 | |
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| Full name | Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium |
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| Former names | Kinnick Stadium |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Owner | Meiji Shrine |
| Operator | Meiji Shrine |
| Capacity | 65,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1 March 1922 |
| Opened | 1 January 1924 |
| Closed | 31 December 1956 |
| Demolished | 31 December 1956 |
| Tenants | |
| 1930 Far Eastern Games | |
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| Preceded by Tokyo Koto-shihan ground Tokyo |
Emperor's Cup Final Venue 1924–1929 |
Succeeded by Koshien Stadium Nishinomiya |
| Preceded by Koshien Stadium Nishinomiya |
Emperor's Cup Final Venue 1931 |
Succeeded by Koshien Stadium Nishinomiya |
| Preceded by Koshien Stadium Nishinomiya |
Emperor's Cup Final Venue 1933–1935 |
Succeeded by Toyama Army ground Tokyo |
| Preceded by Toyama Army ground Tokyo |
Emperor's Cup Final Venue 1937–1940 |
Succeeded by Univ. of Tokyo Stadium Tokyo |
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