is an indoor sports arena located in Naka-ku,

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. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people and was opened in 1962. It is a five-minute walk from the closest subway station, Kannai Station, on the JR/

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. The arena hosted the

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events of the

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. The last major event held at the arena was an event held by Big Japan Pro Wrestling on August 30, 2020 which was called "Last Buntai". The arena closed its doors on September 6, 2020 with Yokohama United Arena set to replace this gymnasium in 2024.

Facilities

*Main arena - 1,920m², 40m×48m×13m

References

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1964 Summer Olympics official report.
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