Nippon Budokan

Thursday, 13 September 2007

The Nippon Budokan , often shortened to just "Budokan," is an arena in central Tokyo. Nippon Budokan Hall Main entrance             Nippon Budokan    Download links :   BEATLES - 66 NIPPON BUDOKAN HALL 8MM FILM ( Note: Please rename the file from get_video to get_video.flv after you have downloaded it. ) FLVPlayer     For many Westerners, the Budokan is synonymous with large-scale rock concerts. It was here that the Beatles made their Japanese debut and the location where many "Live at the Budokan" albums were recorded. The Nippon Budokan, however, was originally built for the judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics, hence its name, rendered into English as "martial arts hall". Though it still functions as a venue for big musical events, its primary purpose is for Japanese martial arts. The national championships of the different branches of the martial arts (judo, kendo, karate, aikido, shorinji kempo, kyudo, naginata, etc.) are held annually at the Budokan. For wrestling fans the Budokan means professional wrestling's big shows. Now, the Budokan is mostly used by Pro Wrestling NOAH, who often hold major events there. The Nippon Budokan is located in Kitanomaru Park in the center of Tokyo, two minutes' walking distance from Kudanshita Subway Station, and near Yasukuni Shrine. This 42 m (140 ft) high imposing octagonal structure holds 14,201 people (arena seats: 2,762, 1st floor seats: 3,199, 2nd floor seats: 7,760, standee: 480) and is modeled after a hall in Hōryū-ji in Nara.   The Beatles were the first rock group to perform here, in a series of shows in June/July 1966; their appearances were met with suitable opposition who felt the appearance of a western pop group would defile the martial arts arena. By 1978, however, the arena gained worldwide fame when American artists Bob Dylan and Cheap Trick used the arena to record their concert albums, Bob Dylan at Budokan (1978) and At Budokan (1979), respectively. British heavy metal band Judas Priest recorded their 1979 live album Unleashed in the East and 2006 live DVD Rising in the East at Budokan. Other US rock artists to appear at this venue include KISS, Linda Ronstadt, Pearl Jam, Guns N' Roses (who also filmed a concert DVD "Use Your Illusion I & II"),Ozzy Osbourne (who filmed "Live at the Budokan"), The Smashing Pumpkins, and progressive metal band Dream Theater (2004) who recorded a live 2DVD/3CD Live at Budokan. On September 4th, 2006, R&B artist Beyoncé Knowles performed a number of songs off her B'Day album at the Budokan. Avril Lavigne has also performed at the Budokan, and has released a DVD of her performance there entitled "The Bonez Tour: Live In Budokan". Butch Walker also filmed a DVD "Live at Budokan" in 2005. On February 3, 14, 15 and 16, 1997, Canadian star Celine Dion performed her four Falling into You Tour concerts here. Most of the bands who play Budokan do more than one night and so far Kiss has done the most nights with 5 straight sold out shows in 1978 during thier Love Gun/Alive II Tour American crossover band SOD did not record their 1992 album Live at Budokan here, instead they recorded it in NYC. English rock band Oasis played a series of gigs there in 1997, one of which was broadcasted by MTV. Some famous Japanese acts that have played at Budokan are Luna Sea, Dir en grey, the GazettE, Malice Mizer, MUCC L'Arc~en~Ciel, Glay, Janne Da Arc, Utada Hikaru, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Morning Musume, miyavi, m-flo, T.M.Revolution, Do As Infinity, Siam Shade, Ringo Shiina, Tokyo Jihen, Mizuki Nana, X Japan and many more. A national ceremony to mourn the Second World War dead is held with the attendance of the Prime Minister, the Emperor and the Empress annually in Budokan on August 15, the day of Japan's surrender.

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