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JINGU STADIUM

Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto calls for stop to redevelopment plan for Tokyo's Jingu area
The Tokyo government last month approved a plan to demolish and rebuild Jingu Stadium, as well as cut down hundreds of trees, as part of a new high-rise complex to be completed in 2036.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 17, 2023
Tokyo approves plan to demolish historic Jingu Stadium despite public outcry
Jingu Stadium is one of only four stadiums where Babe Ruth played that still exists.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / FOCUS
Jan 27, 2023
Activists continue the fight over Tokyo's historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Author Robert Whiting, who has written extensively about Japanese baseball, collected 13,000 signatures in a petition to change demolition plans in just a few days.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 17, 2023
Thousands sign petition to save Tokyo's 'sacred' Jingu Stadium
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig played at the legendary venue in 1934 as part of a Japanese tour, making the stadium only one of a handful remaining where Ruth played.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 24, 2021
Swallows make themselves at home at Tokyo Dome
Unable to chase their first Japan Series since 2001 at Jingu Stadium due to a scheduling conflict, the team and their fans are making the most of the Big Egg experience.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2017
In parks and stadiums, Japan's urbanites try reducing stress with night yoga
On a Friday evening at Tokyo's Jingu Stadium, about 1,000 people took part in a session of night yoga, an event held a few times each month.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Apr 8, 2017
Future high-rise building could provide free views of Jingu Stadium games
It appears some apartment dwellers in Tokyo will soon have a great view of Yakult Swallows games at Meiji Jingu Stadium. A high-rise building is under construction right across the street from the ballpark. It's on the road that runs from the future site of the new National Stadium to the T intersection where it meets Route 246 at Gaien-mae Metro Station.
BASEBALL
May 13, 2016
Jingu Stadium users, operator close to deal over 2020 eviction
Historic Jingu Stadium will be vacated for nearly three months for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics after the ballpark's operator and its other regular users agreed in principle to a modified proposal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 26, 2016
Tokyo 2020 chiefs discuss Jingu Stadium use with officials
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organizing Committee on Tuesday met for the first time with relevant authorities of Jingu Stadium to discuss the six-month closure of Japan's second-oldest pro baseball stadium.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Apr 23, 2016
Will Swallows become a 'gypsy' team in 2020?
A recent news item indicates Tokyo's Jingu Stadium may be closed from May to October in 2020 because of the Olympic Games. I am not certain why it has to be closed for five months but can understand.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 5, 2016
Olympic organizers want Jingu shuttered for six months
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee has requested that historic Jingu Stadium be closed for half a year starting in May 2020, an amateur baseball source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 27, 2015
Veteran catcher Takaya plays pivotal role for Hawks
When asked about Jingu Stadium a few weeks ago, Tokyo Yakult Swallows closer Tony Barnette gave a wry smile and said, "Jingu can play games with you as a pitcher."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2015
Tokyo to rebuild iconic Jingu, Chichibunomiya stadiums
Two of Tokyo's most iconic sports landmarks, Jingu Stadium and Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground, will be replaced by 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday.

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