“We aim to become a mecca for music where people can experience performances by the world’s top artists”
K-Arena Yokohama opened in September 2023 and by 2025 had become the highest-attended music venue in the world, according to Pollstar. How do you reflect on that trajectory – and did it exceed your own expectations?
I believe that the fact that domestic and international artists, promoters, and other live event professionals came to understand the unique characteristics of K-Arena Yokohama sooner than initially anticipated has led to us achieving the world’s highest attendance figures.
Furthermore, the high praise we’ve received from…
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K-Arena's Tsuyoshi Tamura sits down with IQ to discuss the arena's first 3 years in business, looking at its growth and towards the future..
Comment 12 June 2026