Tokyo

Professional sports

Tokyo is home to two professional baseball clubs, the Yakult Swallows (Meiji Jingu Stadium) and Yomiuri Giants (Tokyo Dome).

Related Topics:
Baseball - Yakult Swallows - Meiji Jingu Stadium - Yomiuri Giants - Tokyo Dome

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The Japan Sumo Association is also headquartered in Tokyo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena where three official sumo tournaments are held annually (in January, May, and September).

Related Topics:
Japan Sumo Association - Ryogoku - Sumo

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Football (soccer) clubs in Tokyo include FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy 1969, both of which play at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu.

Related Topics:
Football (soccer) - FC Tokyo - Tokyo Verdy 1969 - Ajinomoto Stadium - Chofu

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With a number of world-class sports venues, Tokyo often hosts national and international sporting events such as tennis tournaments, swim meets, marathons, American football exhibition games, judo, karate, etc.

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