Miyagi Stadium is located in the Miyagi Prefectural Citizen’s Forest, next to the northern portion of Sendai. The 146.1ha forest is to be home to the Miyagi Prefectural Sports Park, at the center of which is the Miyagi Stadium.With a 50.000-seat capacity, it is a location where large world-level events are held. It has been the venue of tha National Athletic Game rehearsal, the Japanese track-and field championship games, 2001 Miyagi Sports Game, in addition to the 2002Korea-Japan World Cup and the disabled athletes’ games.

Historically, the stadium has as a facility on such a large scale been asked to be involved in comprehensive and closed format events. However, with modern society’s openness and desire for equality, it may be said that more partially open events should be brought in as well. Moreover, not only should large-scale events be brought in but also everyday events on small scales and other meetings should take place as external events. It is thought that further considerations should be given to the situation inside as well as outside of the stadium, in addition to smooth communication for better coordination among actors, spectators and others should be considered.

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