Makuhari Masse: Venue for Taekwondo, Fencing and Wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics.

After being delayed more than a year due to the pandemic, the Olympics are finally set to start off on July 23rd. Japan?s capital city of Tokyo is ready to start off the world?s biggest sports carnival.?

Japan has gone through rigorous planning and preparation to host this sporting extravaganza. There are a total of 42 venues that will host the most superior athletes from around the world.

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Makuhari Messe Hall?

The Makuhari Messe is a convention center located in the city of Chiba. Makuhari is the name of the area it is located in, and the word Messe translates to ?trade fair?.

It comprises three different zones, The International Exhibition Hall, The International Conference hall, and the Makuhari event Hall. This location will host Fencing, Taekwondo, and some Wrestling events during the Tokyo Olympics.?

Live events at the Makuhari Messe?

The Hall holds the Guinness World Record for the largest concert ever held by a single act in Japan. The rock band Glay attracted the attention of 200,000 people to achieve this record.

Many international musicians and bands have performed at this venue over the years. These names include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, etc.?