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NIPPON BUDOKAN

Nippon Budokan

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When it comes to martial arts, this venue is holy ground. Created to host the first ever judo event in the 1964 Olympics, Nippon Budokan single-handedly popularized the likes of karate, kendo, and . Enthusiasts pack into what feels like a theater when tournaments are on, where dramatic silences from