The Olympic stadium
Japan National Stadium, rebuilt for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is a 68,000-capacity venue in the heart of Tokyo. While it's not a regular J-League home ground, it hosts Japan's most prestigious football events: Emperor's Cup final, FUJIFILM Super Cup, Japan national team matches, and special J-League fixtures.
What matches are held here
Emperor's Cup Final (December — Japan's FA Cup equivalent). FUJIFILM Super Cup (February — league champion vs cup champion). Japan national team World Cup qualifiers and friendlies. Special J-League matches (Tokyo Derby, marquee fixtures). These are rare, premium events that fill the massive stadium.
Tickets
National team matches: JFA official website (often lottery-based for World Cup qualifiers). Emperor's Cup: JFA/J-League Ticket. Special matches: through participating clubs. International credit cards are accepted. Buy early — these matches generate huge demand.
The venue
Designed by Kengo Kuma with a striking wood-and-steel design inspired by Japanese temples. The bowl shape creates excellent acoustics for crowd noise. Athletic track means seats are further from the pitch than football-specific stadiums, but the atmosphere of 68,000 fans compensates.