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The History of Sport in Japan – From the Edo Period to the Tokyo Olympics

Edo-Tokyo Museum
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From casual pastimes to competitions and world records, “sport” in its various forms ignites the passions of people the world over. Through a wide range of exhibits which includes objects used by athletes, this exhibition looks at the history of sports, from the sport-like exercises and games of the Edo period, to the acceptance and popularization of modern sports from the Meiji era onwards, and Japan’s participation in the Olympics and later hosting of the games in Tokyo.

Schedule

Jul 6 (Sat) 2019-Aug 25 (Sun) 2019 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
9:30-17:30
Saturdays closing at 19:30
Closed
Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Opens during the Sumo matches in Ryogoku.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
FeeAdults ¥1000, University & Vocational Students ¥500, Seniors 65 & Up, High School & Junior High Students ¥500
Websitehttp://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/s-exhibition/special/24988/特別展「江戸のスポーツと東京オリンピック」/
VenueEdo-Tokyo Museum
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en/
Location1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015
Access3 minute walk from the West exit of Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu line, 1 minute walk from exit A3 or A4 at Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo line.
Phone03-3626-9974
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