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Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium

Coordinates: 35°40′41″N 139°42′53″E / 35.67806°N 139.71472°E / 35.67806; 139.71472
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Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Meiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
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Full nameMeiji Jingu Gaien Stadium
Former namesKinnick Stadium
LocationTokyo, Japan
OwnerMeiji Shrine
OperatorMeiji Shrine
Capacity65,000
Construction
Broke groundMarch 1, 1922
BuiltJanuary 1, 1924
ClosedDecember 31, 1956
DemolishedDecember 31, 1956
Tenants
1930 Far Eastern Games

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.

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Preceded by 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

35°40′41″N 139°42′53″E / 35.67806°N 139.71472°E / 35.67806; 139.71472