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The redevelopment project will be executed in phases with the aim of minimizing the durations of sporting event interruption imposed for the sake of carrying out construction, while also addressing a range of concerns particularly those associated with deteriorating facilities of Jingu Stadium and Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium.
Were the facilities to be rebuilt at their same locations, it would not be possible to host professional and amateur sporting events for several years. As such, we have accordingly opted for rebuilding to be carried out in phases taking into account the impact on sports promotion particularly in regard to ensuring continuity of sporting events.
Please also refer to the briefing materials and video available on this website for additional details on prevailing challenges with respect to each of the facilities.
Website page for information on briefing sessions (Japanese only): https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/explanation/
English translation of the material of briefing sessions:
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/explanation_en.pdf

We explored the possibility of renovating the facility in a manner that would have involved utilizing the former site of Jingu No. 2 Stadium. However, we ultimately opted for the current redevelopment plan, which entails rebuilding the facility in phases. Our rationale is that only certain features lacking in the current baseball stadium could be added were we to carry out construction in the midst of ongoing sporting events. Also, we would not be able to address issues inherent with respect to the current baseball stadium itself.
As such, this project entails plans not only for upgrading the sports grounds and spectator seating, but also various other improvements that include barrier-free facilities and enhancements to pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows. Meanwhile, we will also update aspects of the facility that it had not been possible to address through the previously completed seismic reinforcement work.

We conducted actual on-site inspections of Koshien Stadium and found that it differs from Jingu Stadium in that Koshien Stadium offers various prerequisites necessary for construction, particularly in terms of it having an operating environment that makes it possible to come up with a viable timeline for construction and in terms of its total site area and floor space. As such, we ultimately deemed that substantial on-site renovation of Jingu Stadium would not be practical at its current location.
Please refer to the following materials for information on issues Jingu Stadium is currently facing.
Current Issues at Jingu Stadium (Japanese only)：https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/240216_jingugaienmachidukuri-stadium.pdf
For further details, please refer to our explanation on reasons why it is not possible to rebuild and renovate Jingu Stadium at its current location as outlined in the explanatory video (Japanese only) available through the Jingu Gaien District Urban Redevelopment Project website’s page for viewing the explanatory video and submitting questions about the Jingu Gaien District Urban Redevelopment Project.
English translation of the material of briefing sessions:
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/explanation_en.pdf

Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium has been subject to considerable deterioration given that it was built 76 years ago. It has long needed to adopt universal design and comply with diverse needs. Refer to the following documents regarding prevailing issues regarding the stadium.
Current status of Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium (deterioration of facilities and equipment, Japanese only): https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/230921_jingugaienmachidukuri-rugby.pdf
The notion of addressing these concerns has given rise to the need for planning facilities in a manner that takes into account certain considerations. This includes various facility-related requirements such that include securing rooms and concourse space necessary for carrying out sporting events, evaluating dimensions of spectator seating, and ensuring sightlines in terms of views from spectator seating. It also includes safety considerations such as those that involve ensuring smooth spectator flow. This redevelopment project enlists this phased rebuilding approach in order to make such improvements possible.

The project will involve upgrading both Jingu Stadium and Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, while also developing numerous plazas and open spaces to serve as zones for relaxation. Additionally, we aim to develop an appealing urban location where everyone is able to readily visit and enjoy sports and cultural events. It will feature elements such as new accommodation facilities, commercial space, and offices, with each of the facilities connected by pathways and decks thereby providing greater pedestrian convenience and safety.
Please access this website page for details regarding distinctive characteristics of each facility.

The picture gallery front lawn area, which currently serves as the site of the rubber baseball ground available for use only by those playing baseball, will be developed into a plaza location accessible to everyone, thereby upholding the site’s original concept of serving as an accessible outer garden location.
Whereas the redevelopment project entails elimination of three facilities (the golf training facilities, rubber baseball grounds, and batting practice area), it will provide for new settings that include the new Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, a plaza in front of the picture gallery, Central Plaza, and an indoor ballgame rooms planned for the lower floors of mixed-use building B. Plans call for providing access to the general public for use of such facilities for a variety of purposes depending on the occasion with no restrictions imposed in terms of types of sports. The indoor ballgame rooms will be designed for a wide range of uses including club activities, tournaments, and events that involve interacting with athletes.
The specific operational approach and usage have not yet been decided, but will be discussed in the future.

It will be necessary to do away with the Japan Sport Council tennis courts in order to secure space required by relevant laws and regulations with respect to greenery and other such matters associated with rebuilding of the rugby facility. But there are plans to have tennis courts available for use by the general public under the Jingu Gaien District Urban Redevelopment Project.
The Japan Sport Council will, through the relocation and reconstruction of the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, contribute to the formation of a world-class sports cluster as stated under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s high-level plan.
And the Jingu Gaien District Urban Redevelopment Project is not simply for large-scale sports facilities, as stated in the response to Question 5, environments and plaza spaces will be prepared where everyone can enjoy sports.

The rubber baseball grounds will be eliminated per the facilities layout plan of the overall urban redevelopment project.
The redevelopment project involves plans to restore the plaza space to how it was when Jingu Gaien was first developed, but in a format and appearance suited to the contemporary times. As such, plans call for redeveloping the plaza in a manner that allows for unrestricted access to anyone who may visit Jingu Gaien, rather than fencing off the area, in order to uphold the site’s concept of serving as an accessible outer garden location.

We will discuss the matter of pre-game practice for professional players at the new baseball stadium with the respective organizers to ensure that students and professionals can share the field.

Construction under the redevelopment plan will be carried out on the basis of individual sites associated with each of the facilities. As such, at no time will the entire redevelopment area be unavailable for use. Meanwhile, space necessary for use of the location as an evacuation site during construction will be secured.

Specific details regarding construction contractors for each of the facilities are yet to be determined. In regard to construction vehicles, however, main entry and exit points are to be located on the east, west, and south sides of the redevelopment site taking into account conditions of the surrounding roadways. We anticipate direct entry and exit from the peripheral roadways. We will implement traffic management to prevent situations involving temporary clustering of construction vehicles. This will involve streamlining vehicle schedules to ensure smooth reception of vehicles and providing rigorous guidance to drivers in order to minimize waiting times and parking on roadways.
We have also conducted surveys, forecasts, and evaluations as part of our environmental impact assessment report with respect to noise, vibration and other such effects on the environment. Please refer to relevant pages of that report for further details.
Construction plan (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235702.pdf

When undertaking construction with respect to each of the facilities, we will assign top priority to safety in construction planning to minimize inconvenience to all concerned. We will also examine specific details with respect to each of the facilities and will furnish preliminary explanations to those located in the vicinity of the project prior to submission of building permit applications through forums such as construction briefing sessions held pursuant to ordinances for preventing conflicts related to medium- and high-rise buildings.

Regarding the construction schedule, we released a tentative schedule upon our receipt of approval for project implementation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in February 2023. In the event of significant changes to this schedule, we will promptly undertake the necessary procedures and provide notification. While delays attributable to natural disasters and other such force majeure events may be unavoidable, we will handle such contingencies appropriately.

Construction of the underground passageway at Gaienmae Station is scheduled to take place withing the timeframe of the overall redevelopment project. Although specific dates have yet to be determined, we have been engaging in discussions with Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. regarding potential impact on use of Gaienmae Station and are otherwise considering plans to ensure access and safety with respect to the station’s entrances and exits. During the construction period, we will continue to refine our plans in seeking to avoid imposing inconvenience on those using Gaienmae Station.
The redevelopment project enlists plans for connecting the basement of the office building with the underground passageway of Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Subway Line, thereby enabling access to ground level in the proximity of Aoyama 2-chome intersection via the underground passageway of the office building. The timeline for construction of the office building encompasses construction involving the underground passageway located within the office building. We will provide further explanation regarding the construction schedule to relevant parties during the construction phase.

Approximate locations of the individual pipes comprising the underground infrastructure have been presented with the drawings we submitted upon approval of construction. Decisions on depth and diameters of pipes will be made as the design progresses going forward. As for construction methods, we plan to obtain roadway access permits for each of the facilities and conduct pipeline construction work that will involve excavating part of the roadway.

The temporary enclosures are set up particularly in preparation for tree transplantation for the purposes of preventing entry by unauthorized individuals, reducing the impact of noise on the surrounding area, and preventing dust and materials from leaving the construction site. It would no longer be possible to ensure the safety of people passing by the site if the enclosures were removed.

Upon having conducted surveys, forecasts, and evaluations regarding wind for the environmental impact assessment report, our findings of wind tunnel experiments revealed the likelihood of the wind environment remaining at levels equivalent to current levels even after construction has been completed as a result of measures we will take to address building-related winds such as wind barriers and windbreak planting. We will also conduct follow-up surveys after construction of buildings has been completed. This will entail once again measuring actual wind conditions and implementing new measures if the reality differs from forecasts.

Simulations and other investigations regarding the impact of wind with respect to the baseball stadium building plan suggest that effects of wind will not substantially hinder baseball play. Going forward, we will persist in considering approaches to creating comfortable spectator settings in conjunction with enhancing designs of the baseball stadium building plan. We will also continue to explore options with respect to climate change measures above and beyond those related to the baseball stadium building plan.

Moreover, given our awareness of the challenges posed by strong winds in the current redevelopment area, we will explore measures for improving the wind environment in conjunction with efforts to enhance the design.
We have also conducted surveys, forecasts, and evaluations regarding wind and sunlight as part of our environmental impact assessment report. Please refer to relevant pages of that report for further details.
Sunlight (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235713.pdf
Wind (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235715.pdf

Regarding visual aesthetics of the location, we seek to preserve Jingu Gaien’s distinctive scenery long cherished by many. To such ends, we will engage in initiatives that entail conserving the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees and revitalizing the landscaping of the plaza in front of the picture gallery. When constructing the buildings, we will aim to minimize any overwhelming presence of the structures and will furthermore seek to harmonize the structures with the abundant greenery of the surroundings.

We have presented details on the visual impact on the landscape in our environmental impact assessment report. Please refer to the relevant pages of that document in which we have included forecasts and evaluations that include views from distant locations. We will proceed with construction based on current plans, which have gained approval with respect to the project in terms of factors such as general plans for building layout and building volume. Meanwhile, we will proceed with design and other such considerations while factoring in visual impact on the surroundings given that building exteriors and other such considerations will be subject to review going forward. We have no virtual reality renderings or such documentation in that regard available to the public at this point in time, but we will take your opinions into consideration.
Visual impact (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235716.pdf

We also plan to develop settings for relaxation outside of the area slated for high-rise building construction. We intend to have the plans encompass creation of open spaces that will be widely available to the general public, such that include the Central Plaza and the plaza in front of the picture gallery.

We have conducted predictive evaluations at points on public roadways adjacent to the rugby facility and the National Stadium with respect to the degree of change regarding any overwhelming presence of the buildings due to their proximity to the rugby facility and the New National Stadium. Our findings are available in the environmental impact assessment report. We will plant tall trees and other greenery in coordination with pedestrian traffic flows at the planned project site and its vicinity. We will otherwise strive to minimize the sense of overwhelming presence of the planned buildings under our plans for landscaping that strikes a balance in alignment with features of the district. For specific details, please refer to the environmental impact assessment report available on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website, particularly pages 440, 442 (location 3), 464, and 467.
Visual impact (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235716.pdf

Moreover, we have placed consideration on visual aesthetics of the buildings and minimizing the sense of overwhelming presence by setting the maximum height of the rugby facility to approximately 46 meters, which is lower than the 55 meters stipulated for urban planning.

Noise levels from residential areas nearest the new baseball stadium will meet the 55 decibels at ground level (1.2 meters) environmental standard. However, forecasts of noise levels at the height of the grandstands of Jingu Stadium (approx. 11 meters) indicate that noise levels will increase by around 4 decibels relative to current noise levels during professional baseball games, thereby reaching a predicted level of 62 decibels. This decibel measurement has been calculated taking into account noise attenuation based on distance from a measurement of 83 decibels taken from the uppermost tier of the baseball stadium during games of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Certain self-imposed rules for organizers in terms of operating events are also implemented at the current Jingu Stadium. This includes sound restrictions with respect to time of day as well as number and types of sound sources. It also includes specifications for maximum decibel levels at the uppermost tier of the baseball stadium. At the new baseball stadium, we will continue situation-specific noise reduction measures and consider operational methods to achieve a comfortable spectating environment. Moreover, concerted efforts will be made to ensure advance notification of events.

At this point in time, we do not plan to calculate temperature changes. However, we will take action from the perspective of mitigating heat in terms of contributing to measures against the urban heat island effect in the urban center. This will involve reducing surface area of asphalt pavement, artificial turf and other such surfaces within the site, and will also entail increasing landscaped area containing lawn, trees and other such greenery to the extent possible.

Simulations carried out with respect to the redevelopment project in terms of work arrangements and the presence of offices indicate an overall increase in the workforce population of approximately 13,000 people across each of the facilities. Also with respect to sports facilities, we anticipate maximum attendance of approximately 20,000 visitors to the new Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium. Seating capacities have not been finalized given that specifics of Jingu Stadium design are yet to be determined.

Furthermore, on the basis of estimated number of employees and other such metrics, we have calculated traffic volumes, service levels, and other such estimates with respect to weekdays, weekends, and during events at various locations around the planned site, including peripheral roadways and pedestrian zones. Meanwhile, on a five-tiered rating scale, we seek to achieve the top “A” ranking across all locations on weekdays and weekends, and we seek to achieve an “A” or “B” rankings during events.

We will take into account the increase in number of visitors throughout the development in the course of exploring options particularly with respect to plans for safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows in a manner that does not impose inconvenience on those accessing facilities and nearby residents.

At this point in time, we have not forecast the impact of lighting on the surrounding area. However, we will proceed with efforts to review lighting to be installed going forward, taking into account its impact on the surrounding area.

If there are changes, etc., in the shape of the new stadium, as indicated in the environmental impact assessment report, and if this leads to any changes in the content of the forecast or assessment, a re-forecast and assessment will be conducted and notification of changes submitted to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (governor).

We are currently evaluating options regarding height of protective netting based on fly ball data from publications and other such publicly available sources. In determining appropriate heights of protective netting, we will continue to prioritize safety taking into account prevailing considerations that include findings from batting simulations.

The new baseball stadium will be built where Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium is currently located. The plan for an outdoor stadium is an aim to carry on the history of Jingu Stadium.
This will enable visitors to experience the abundant nature of the district, such as the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees. With the construction of a hotel in the area behind the backstop, the stadium will also be connected via pedestrian deck to a mixed-use building equipped with commercial space.
We estimate a seating capacity of approximately 32,000 people. However, that number may be subject adjustment upon further review going forward given that specifics of Jingu Stadium design are yet to be determined. We plan to reduce the number of seats in the outfield stands, but that decision is to be made upon reviewing plans for the entire baseball stadium while reducing the size of the outfield spectator stand zone taking into account factors such as shade and visual considerations.

We will address various challenges going forward, such that will include devising a structural layout that allows for rebuilding to be carried out in phases, ensuring barrier-free traffic flows, separating pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows, and setting the stadium apart from adjacent facilities and the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees. Meanwhile, we will also continue to review options to ensure plans for a facility that is appealing as a baseball stadium, particularly in terms of enabling visitors to enjoy a variety of spectator options through the introduction of new seating and different zones.

We are reviewing plans for the stadium floodlight towers that take visual aesthetics into account in terms of reducing the number of large functional structures by integrating lighting fixtures at the tops of the towers with large visual displays at the bottoms of the towers. As for the outfield scoreboard, we will review options regarding the scoreboard height necessary to ensure an appropriate environment for game play.
Meanwhile, the architectural renderings currently posted to the project website serve only as conceptual illustrations of facilities upon completion. As such, they are subject to change accompanying detailed design updates going forward.

The specific number and locations of restrooms and other facilities for people with disabilities has not yet been decided given that specifics of Jingu Stadium design are yet to be determined. However, we will proceed with review to ensure compliance with various standards that include barrier-free laws, barrier-free ordinances, and urban development ordinances with a focus on social welfare.

At the new Jingu Stadium, pedestrian traffic flows will be separate from vehicular traffic flows, with the main pedestrian entrances and exits to be positioned at two locations, one in the direction of Aoyama 1-chome and the other in the direction of Gaienmae. The pedestrian deck leading to the entrances and exits will be at least 10 meters in width. Moreover, the site will offer smooth access in the direction of Gaienmae Station. It will also offer smooth traffic flows via the north-south deck and Central Plaza, with respect to routes to the north toward locations such as Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station, Shinanomachi Station, and Sendagaya Station.

For information on pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows determined as of this point in time, please refer to “Future baseball stadium” on page 25 of the briefing materials available on this website and also refer to relevant segments of our explanatory video content.

Although specifics of the baseball stadium design are yet to be determined, we will review options in a manner that takes into account feedback with respect to plans for ensuring pedestrian safety, particularly in terms of specific plans for traffic flows from each stadium seat and evacuation routes. Meanwhile, the architectural renderings currently posted to website and available elsewhere serve only as conceptual illustrations of facilities upon completion. As such, they are subject to change accompanying design updates going forward.

We will review options regarding the location of the bullpen during the design process going forward.

This project entails plans not only for upgrading the sports grounds and spectator seating, but also various other improvements that include barrier-free facilities and enhancements to pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows. We seek to ensure safe, secure and comfortable access to the stadium by addressing various concerns currently encountered not only by the Tokyo Yakult Swallows but also by organizers and athletes who use the stadium.
Moreover, we plan to carry out the design process in a manner that involves engaging in substantive discussions with the Yakult baseball team going forward.

We will review options during the design process going forward regarding specifics of plans with respect to locations of a clubhouse, official merchandise store, and other such facilities ancillary to the baseball stadium, and with respect to lighting conditions and other player-oriented criteria. At this point in time we plan to use artificial turf. We will review options for making improvements relative to the current baseball stadium when it comes to restrooms and other aspects involving comfort of those visiting the stadium.
In addition, we will strive to develop a baseball stadium that enables fans to enjoy a comfortable and exciting spectator experience, which will involve turning to feedback we receive in the course of designing the new baseball stadium.

We will review options regarding design specifics and administration regarding the hotel adjacent to the baseball stadium going forward. Meanwhile, we aim to develop a hotel that is unprecedented in terms of its integration with sports facilities and one that is available to a larger number of people. We will also proceed in reviewing specific facility options while taking into account measures to address issues of vibration and noise.

Although specifics of the new stadium design are yet to be determined, we will discuss specifics of stadium operations with respective organizers going forward.

In addition to Petco Park, we have toured multiple stadiums both in Japan and abroad, and are in the process of reviewing options including those involving the concept and design of the new baseball stadium.

Since we are planning for a baseball stadium which is annexed with a hotel to be completed in 2032, we will consider the continuity of sporting events in determining how long the current Jingu Stadium will be available for use.

The new rugby stadium will be relocated and developed at the current site of Jingu Stadium and Jingu No. 2 Stadium.
It will serve as an all-weather rugby stadium with a non-retractable roof, thereby making it possible to host other sports and various events.
Moreover, the stadium will feature a sports museum and other such facilities to convey the diverse value of sports by providing opportunities for sports-related learning and enjoyment.
In the course of considering development options, the Japan Rugby Football Union submitted a written request to the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in September 2020. The request expressed the desire for development of an all-weather facility capable of being used for multiple purposes while maintaining its function as a rugby stadium, pursuant to guidelines for stadiums and arenas provided for by the Japan Sports Agency. In response to the request, the Japan Sports Agency held a meeting for stakeholders involved in promoting rugby at which a document titled “Basic Approach to Relocating and Developing the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium” was presented. Included in the document was the notion that an all-weather rugby facility is to be developed to serve as a comfortable facility for those who play, watch, support and gather for rugby, and that the facility is to serve as an all-weather rugby venue that can be comfortably used for other sports competitions and various events.

At Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, it is difficult to keep natural grass in good condition throughout rugby season given that the facility is used for events that include international matches, Japan championships, League One, university championships, Kanto Intercollegiate Rugby Tournament and league matches. As such, we accordingly plan to equip the new rugby facility with a pitch that aligns with international standards, including those for safety. The pitch will meet requirements of the Japan Rugby Football Union which calls for facilities to: devise plans for a pitch adequate for international rugby competitions to be held under optimal conditions that enable athletes to compete safely, and; install artificial turf that meets turf performance standards stipulated by World Rugby, sourced from World Rugby-recommended manufacturers.

The new rugby facility will have approximately 15,000 seats, the number of which has been determined based on certain considerations. This includes facility requirements encompassing site area, buildable floor area calculated based on the floor area ratio, securing of functions and concourse space necessary for carrying out sporting events, evaluating dimensions of spectator seating, ensuring sightlines in terms of views from spectator seating. It also includes safety considerations such as those that involve ensuring smooth spectator flow. The new facility will have less spectator seating, but in practical terms there are only about 10 days per year when the number of spectators at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium exceeds 10,000 out of approximately 70 days allocated to rugby annually. Also, less seating will entail eliminating standing sections, maintaining proximity of the pitch to the spectator stands, and holding to the current spectator stand gradient. We also believe that the number of seats is appropriate from the perspective of ensuring a sense of unity between spectators and athletes, thereby creating an immersive spectator setting.
The National Stadium currently continues to host events such as Japan championship finals that are estimated to attract several tens of thousands of spectators.

Given that the new rugby facility will be operated by a private finance initiative (PFI) operator to facilitate its privatization, the PFI operator will make decisions of specific details that include number of facility use days and plans for ancillary facilities.

In adjusting the number of use days, priority will be assigned to adjustments made to the number of days allocated to rugby, which is to receive at least 60 days annually per discussions with bodies such as the Japan Rugby Football Union. Moreover, with respect to ensuring that the rugby facility is used for various other purposes on other days, such that include sports, cultural events, conventions, and business matching events, the PFI operator is to work toward improving the occupancy rate of the facility in part by actively engaging in effective public relations and promotional activities, and is also to provide facilities in a manner that ensures access that is seamlessly aligned with specific purposes of use.

The facility development policy stipulates that plans should place consideration on universal design elements (arrangement of rooms, traffic flow, signage, etc.) to ensure that the stadium is used as for international events in a manner that is fair and accessible to everyone. As such, options in that regard with respect to design and other considerations are currently under review.

The main structural elements of the rugby facility including the roof are to be completed in phase one of the project, with the pedestrian deck on the southern side to be completed in phase two. As such, the facility will become partially available in the year 2028 upon completion of phase one, with the facility then available for purposes such as rugby competitions and other sporting events. The entire site will go into operation in the year 2034, upon completion of phase two.

In seeking to help establish a world-renowned sports cluster as set forth in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s master plan, the Japan Sport Council (JSC) will accordingly upgrade deteriorating rugby facilities and contribute to developing a lively urban location by introducing cultural exchange, shops and more to the community through the Jingu Gaien redevelopment project. Meanwhile, the concept of the project for developing and operating the new Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium (tentative name) will enlist the aim of having the facility serve as a stadium that symbolizes rugby in Japan and a stadium that conveys the diverse values of sports, thereby giving rise to plans to make a sports museum part of the rugby facility.

There are to be separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows in the vicinity of the new rugby facility, and the site will offer smooth access in the direction of Gaienmae Station via the north-south deck and Central Plaza. Meanwhile, the Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station side of the site will become a unified space, thereby enabling pedestrians unrestricted access.
We are currently reviewing design and other such considerations in regard to plans for the rugby facility’s pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows. We accordingly seek to devise traffic flows that are functional and easy to understand for various people accessing the facility, including athletes, spectators, media representatives, operational personnel, and facility managers. Moreover, the plan is to take into account notions of safety assurance and universal design concepts, while also setting forth safe and mutually unobstructed traffic flows.

The Japan Sport Council (JSC), owners of the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, will require approval from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for disposal of this current asset. In addition, as part of administrative procedures for the “Jingu Gaien District Type-1 Urban Redevelopment Project,” approval from the Tokyo Metropolitan Governor is required for the rights conversion plan to be formulated by the executors of the redevelopment project. Note that these approvals will be granted on an application basis, but the timing of those applications is still under consideration.

Under the redevelopment plan for the new rugby facility there will be about 15,000 seats, which satisfies the standards required for hosting international rugby matches.
Furthermore, even now the National Stadium hosts matches if crowds expected to run into the tens of thousands.

The redevelopment plan calls for substantial expansion with respect to open space. The amount of open space, including green space, will increase nearly twofold from approximately 21% of the site now to approximately 44% of the site subsequent to development. A plaza in front of the picture gallery will be established at the current location of the reservation-based rubber baseball ground, thereby reviving the original aesthetics of the site in a contemporary format. The Central Plaza will encompass approximately 1.5 hectares and will be located between the baseball stadium and the rugby facility. It will contribute to better disaster resiliency by serving as a wide-area evacuation site.

Open space as a proportion of the site overall is calculated as area of the redevelopment project site that is open to the general public, such as plazas, green space, pedestrian pathways, and other space that is integrated with such locations (such green space includes areas subject to restricted access for administrative reasons), against the area of the entire redevelopment project site. Please note that the currently walled-off rubber baseball ground area is not included in open space because it is used on a reservation basis and as a temporary venue for events.

Under the redevelopment plan, we intend to expand space devoted to locations that enable unrestricted access, irrespective of facility use. Jingu Gaien currently has fences and barriers around each facility, which means that locations offering unrestricted passage and plaza spaces are limited. For instance, it is not possible to gain unrestricted access from the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees to Stadium Street. Subsequent to development, pathways enabling access in all directions (north, south, east, west) will be available, allowing for greater freedom of movement. This together with new plaza space centered on Central Plaza and a plaza in front of the picture gallery will result in the creation of a place where visitors are able to relax amidst different types of greenery.

We will refrain from responding to this question at this point in time because specific administrative details pertaining to the plazas and other such locations will be subject to decisions in the future. However, there are certain general access restrictions from the perspective of facility administration not limited to this redevelopment project. For instance, restrictions may be imposed on access to some pathways at times outside of facility business hours, and restrictions may be imposed on access to plazas during periods of lawn regeneration.

We plan to make the plaza in front of the picture gallery freely accessible to everyone. For instance, we are likely to establish periods of lawn regeneration from an operational and administrative perspective during which there will be limited access to lawn areas.
In addition to the plaza in front of the picture gallery, we are also likely to establish the Central Plaza as an open plaza space where the general public will be able to engage in a variety of activities such as exercising, relaxing, and strolling. Specifics in that regard in terms of design and operations are subject to review going forward.
Although not a plaza, the newly planned mixed-use building B along Stadium Street is subject to plans for development of an indoor ballgame facility and rooftop plaza, thereby helping to promote interaction in various sports such as futsal amid extensive use by athletes and the general public.

Moreover, we will review options for preserving and transplanting the trees located in front of the picture gallery in alignment with the approach applied to other locations. Results of such review (number of trees to be preserved and transplanted, etc.) will be made available via the project website and elsewhere. Currently, we are exploring the possibility of preserving the large ginkgo tree located in the plaza in front of the picture gallery.

The new tennis courts will be situated on both sides of the plaza in front of the picture gallery. For non-member use, we plan to make tennis school available to everyone and rental courts available to everyone through reservation. Landscaping will be added on the plaza side of the tennis courts, with further consideration given to aesthetics as we proceed with design considerations going forward.

Moreover, we are reviewing options for enlisting management operations of the current tennis court facility as the foundation for the new tennis courts.

Plans for the new Central Plaza entail its use as a plaza space where everyone will be able to engage in a variety of activities such as exercising, relaxing, and strolling. We will review options going forward with respect to specific details that include rentals for the general public, periods of lawn regeneration, and nighttime operations.Events currently being considered for the Central Plaza include outdoor yoga classes, sports events led by top athletes and others. Along with the specific type and frequency of events, we will also consider concrete noise abatement measures while considering area residents and others in the vicinity, as we have done with the new baseball stadium.

One objective set forth in the urban redevelopment guidelines established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is that of fostering vitality through intensive use of land situated along Aoyama Street and elsewhere.
This urban redevelopment project enlists plans to fully leverage distinctive characteristics of the area around the project site. This will entail developing large plazas, improving disaster resiliency by having the location serve as a wide-area evacuation site, and upgrading sports facilities that have been subject to deterioration. We will also seek to limit capacities particularly with respect to the vicinity of the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees, the new baseball stadium and the new rugby facility from the perspective of preserving scenic views and landscapes overlooking the picture gallery, and from the perspective of creating spacious visual aesthetics in the vicinity of Central Plaza. We will furthermore seek to promote urban redevelopment in an integrated manner by seeking to achieve intensive use of land for offices, commercial space, hotels and other such establishments along Aoyama Street and Stadium Street.
* Under Japan’s urban planning guidelines, the notion of “intensive use of land” is defined as making efficient use of land. This involves ensuring that roads and other public facilities are maintained at or above a certain level and otherwise creating favorable urban environments by gaining access to available vacant land and ensuring a minimum prescribed site area.

The building core of mixed-use building A, which is to consist of offices and other facilities, will be located on the west side of the building while the windows will primarily be situated on the east side of the building. Meanwhile, windows of mixed-use building B, which is to consist of serviced apartments and indoor sports facilities, will be located on both the east and west sides of the building. We will review options going forward taking into account issues of compatibility with surrounding facilities.

We anticipate an overall increase of approximately 13,000 people in the population of workers at each facility of the redevelopment plan. In terms of addressing the notion of station user congestion attributable to the increase in the working population, we are engaging in discussions with Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., particularly with respect to having more ticket gates installed and wider passageways at Gaienmae Station. The redevelopment project enlists plans for connecting the basement of the office building with the underground passageway of Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Subway Line, thereby enabling access to ground level in the proximity of Aoyama 2-chome intersection via the underground passageway of the office building. Meanwhile, Itochu Corporation has adopted morning shift scheduling (recommended morning shift working hours: 5:00-8:00) as part of its workstyle reforms for achieving greater labor productivity. Currently, over half of Itochu Corporation’s employees start work before 8:00 in the morning.

Itochu Corporation has been considering the possibility of rebuilding its head office in the future given that its current one is over 40 years old. Participating in the redevelopment project will enable Itochu Corporation to rebuild its Tokyo head office building. Moreover, this will make it possible for Itochu Corporation to plan a building that is integrated with the local community, particularly in terms of enhancing disaster resiliency by accepting people who are unable to return home when a disaster strikes, expanding the pedestrian network and strengthening barrier-free infrastructure in part by creating underground passageways and developing plazas.

The redevelopment project is being promoted by four entities, namely Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Meiji Jingu, Japan Sport Council (JSC), and Itochu Corporation. In March 2023, the project began with the demolition of Jingu No. 2 Stadium, upon receipt from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government of public notice regarding approval of the “Jingu Gaien District Type-1 Urban Redevelopment Project” in February 2023. We will provide notification regarding construction schedules for each facility and other specific details as soon as they are finalized.
Please access this website page for details regarding the steps involved in the rebuilding to be carried out in phases.

Regulations have been eased with respect to specifications that include floor area ratio, height, building area, site area, and new restrictions have been imposed, in line with changes to the District Plan in March 2022.
Refer to the following website (Japanese only) for further details.
https://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/bosai/toshi_saisei/data/saisei07_06.pdf

On March 10, 2022, the Jingu Gaien District formulated the District Plan that Designates Redevelopment Promotion Districts, which stipulates the maximum height of buildings and other structures as follows.
• A-7 district (rugby facility): 55 m
• A-8-a district (mixed-use building B): 80 m
• A-8-c district (mixed-use building C): 185 m
• A-9 district (office building): 190 m
• A-10 district (baseball stadium / cultural exchange facility): 60 m
[Relevance to Scenic District]
With some of these areas having been designated as Scenic Districts, under the Tokyo Scenic District Ordinance it is deemed that “certain conditions imposed on the construction of buildings do not apply if it has been duly recognized that effective measures are being implemented to maintain scenic beauty with respect to the site of the building, and furthermore if it has been recognized that the building’s location, size, format, design, building coverage ratio, and floor area ratio are not significantly discordant with the size and format of the building’s site and also not discordant with the building’s site and area of land in the vicinity” (excerpt from Article 5, Paragraph 5 of the Tokyo Scenic District Ordinance).
Moreover, the Standards for Examination of Permits Pursuant to Scenic District Ordinance specify Scenic District area classifications and stipulate requirements for selecting classifications of each area. Accordingly under such standards, areas slated for construction of sports facilities and mixed-use buildings in such districts (Shinjuku City: S-(c) Area; Minato City: S Area) are “areas warranting special designation as districts subject to application of public urban development methods; and such areas may be further classified to ensure consistency with public urban development methods, etc.” In addition, according to a separate table of the Standards for Examination of Permits Pursuant to Scenic District Ordinance, buildings may be subject to less stringent height requirements within the scope of the Operational Standards for District Plan that Designates Redevelopment Promotion Districts. The maximum heights of buildings and other such structures have been set as listed above under the District Plan based on such regulations.
Meanwhile, the office building is not subject to application of the Scenic District Ordinance because it is located outside the Scenic District.

There are five types of entities for execution of urban redevelopment projects pursuant to the Urban Renewal Act under the categories: redevelopment association execution, individual execution, redevelopment company execution, local government execution, and Urban Renaissance Agency, local housing corporation execution. The individual execution approach applies to the redevelopment project. The executors of the project (Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Meiji Jingu, Itochu Corporation, and Urban Renaissance Agency) are classified as individual executors and not as independent business owners. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government serves as an approval authority and not as a business operator.
Given that there are fewer than five landowners, the redevelopment does not meet requirements for establishment of an urban redevelopment association. It accordingly enlists the approach of individual execution by unanimous consent whereby the project proceeds per consent of all rights holders.

The purpose of the redevelopment project is that of protecting and maintaining Meiji Jingu Naien (inner garden) and Gaien (outer garden) well into the future. The shrine and forest of Meiji Jingu Naien, as well as the green space of Meiji Jingu Gaien, have been maintained with support from income generated by various facilities of Meiji Jingu Gaien. Among such facilities, Jingu Stadium has played a particularly crucial role in this regard. As such, renovating Jingu Stadium through this redevelopment will make it possible to protect and maintain Meiji Jingu Naien and Gaien for the next century.
The Jingu Gaien District faces various challenges. For instance, major renovations are needed given that more than a half century has passed since sports facilities were built in the district. Moreover, open spaces for relaxation are lacking, pedestrian flow between facilities is poor, and pedestrian pathways are not adequately barrier-free.
As such, the objective of the redevelopment project is to address such issues while at the same time establishing secure, safe and attractive settings for visitors by creating a world-class sports cluster offering coordinated use of various facilities.
This urban redevelopment project enlists plans to fully leverage distinctive characteristics of the area around the project site. This will entail developing large plazas, improving disaster resiliency by having the location serve as a wide-area evacuation site, and upgrading sports facilities that have been subject to deterioration. We will also seek to limit capacities particularly with respect to the vicinity of the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees, the new baseball stadium and the new rugby facility from the perspective of preserving scenic views and landscapes overlooking the picture gallery, and from the perspective of creating spacious visual aesthetics in the vicinity of Central Plaza. We will furthermore seek to promote urban redevelopment in an integrated manner by seeking to achieve intensive use of land for offices, commercial space, hotels and other such establishments along Aoyama Street and Stadium Street.
Please access this website page for details regarding current issues and future plans.

At this point in time, the assumed owners of the land and buildings for each of the facilities is as follows.
• Office building: (Land) Itochu Corporation; (Building) Itochu Corporation
• Mixed-use building A: (Land) Meiji Jingu; (Building) Mitsui Fudosan
• Mixed-use building B: (Land) Meiji Jingu; (Building) Mitsui Fudosan
• Rugby facility: (Land and building) JSC
• Baseball stadium complex: (Land) Meiji Jingu; (Building, baseball stadium) Meiji Jingu; (Land) Meiji Jingu; (Building, hotel) Mitsui Fudosan
• Cultural exchange facility: (Building) Mitsui Fudosan; (Land) Meiji Jingu
• Tennis court facility: (Building and land) Meiji Jingu

Details regarding the operational approach subsequent to project completion have yet to be determined. It is envisaged that the Central Plaza will serve as an open plaza space where the general public will be able to engage in a variety of activities such as exercising, relaxing, and strolling. It is designed with water supply, water drainage, and electrical facilities to enable use for sports and other events.

Each rights holder will acquire assets equivalent to their pre-existing assets through rights conversion carried out pursuant to the Urban Renewal Act.

As is the case with the other project developers, Meiji Jingu will also assume cost burdens based on the rights conversion plan of this project. In regard to business involving operations encompassing maintenance and management subsequent to project completion, Meiji Jingu is to assume tax obligations in accordance with Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Corporation Tax Act.
Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 3 of the Religious Corporations Act, we will respect the freedom and autonomy of religious corporations while simultaneously adhering to the understanding that exceptional access to information may be permitted only upon having deemed that a believer or other interested person has legitimate interests and not unjustifiable grounds for such access. We deem that nearby residents do not qualify as interested persons and have accordingly determined that they do not meet other requirements for information access. This interpretation aligns with the legislative intent of the Religious Corporations Act and has been applied in subsequent administrative interpretations.

Facility development costs for the rugby facility amount to approximately 53.8 billion yen (including tax, as of November 2022).

Shinjuku City apparently made the Scenic District district classification change in February 2020.

The Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan will be applied to the project for renewal of the site in front of the picture gallery upon having conducted comprehensive assessment under that plan. Please refer to the following website link for an overview of the Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan.
Assessment results of Jingu Gaien District park and urban redevelopment plan (Japanese only): https://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/bosai/toshi_saisei/saisei07_06.htm
Moreover, the project for renewal of the site in front of the picture gallery does not require receiving a development permit based on ordinances and enforcement regulations concerning protection and recovery of nature in Tokyo. The plan at the current point of time also does not contain details that require a permit for development activities based on the City Planning Act, but the project will proceed with appropriate procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations as the design process deepens.

Athletic facilities owned by Meiji Jingu consisted of a baseball field, athletic stadium, and swimming facility after General Headquarters (GHQ) restored possession of the facilities based on discussions held with the Ministry of Education (since renamed as Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, or MEXT). After that, the athletic stadium was transferred to the government and subsequently rebuilt on two occasions to ultimately become the current National Stadium. Meanwhile, the swimming facility completed its mission in serving as an athletic facility. The only remaining facility is the baseball stadium, which continues to operate under the requirements just pointed out.

As such, plans call for updating the facility as part of the project for the sake of ensuring continued operation of Jingu Stadium well into the future. In addition, the appearance and structure of Meiji Jingu will undergo change, passing on the legacy of Jingu Stadium into the future will serve an indispensable role in protecting and maintaining Meiji Jingu.

There are no plans to seek subsidies or grants for the redevelopment project from the national government or Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The redevelopment project is being promoted by four entities, namely Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Meiji Jingu, Japan Sport Council (JSC), and Itochu Corporation.

Given that the master plan was formulated by the respective local governments, we will refrain from providing a reply as the project developers.

Established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in December 2013, the Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan targets unused sections of urban development park with the aims of swiftly establishing park features and fostering vitality by striking a balance between urban development with parks and green space in a manner that taps opportunities for private sector urban development. The Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan seeks to secure unused areas of a certain size or larger for use as green space, etc., thereby targeting urban planning parks and green space with unused areas with respect to which more than around 50 years have elapsed since the initial urban planning decision was made. It also seeks to create green space, etc. within urban developments, thereby transitioning to urban planning parks and green space provided that a project meets certain requirements.
The pre-existing unused area of the redevelopment project is centered around the current site of Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium. The redevelopment project is one that entails creating park-like space that anyone is able to enter at any time, and also entails developing shops, cultural exchange facilities, and other such locations available for use even when the rugby facility is not in use.

The Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan aims to swiftly establish park features and achieve beneficial urban development in city-planned parks, including those that have been unused for a long time, by striking a balance between urban development and maintenance of parks and green space in a manner that taps opportunities for private sector urban development.
The Jingu Gaien District has been designated as a city-planned park, but part of the district (an area covering approximately 4.7 hectares, including the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium) has been unused for a long time, and the entire district has issues such as aging sports facilities and a lack of open plaza spaces and pedestrian accessibility. Therefore, we believe that the swift establishment of park features is required and in line with the Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan’s objectives.
In addition, the district is designated as a wide-area evacuation site and is considered important for disaster prevention, so we will work to strengthen and improve the district’s disaster preparedness.

For more information on the Park & Urban Redevelopment Plan, please refer to the following link (Japanese only) from the Bureau of Urban Development, Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
https://www.toshiseibi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kiban/kouen_2.htm

According to information released by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), a Type-1 Urban Redevelopment Project is a project that involves development of structures, construction sites and public facilities in seeking to achieve reasonable and sound intensive use of urban land and renewal of urban functions. As such, a Type-1 Urban Redevelopment Project is not restricted solely to areas with high concentrations of wooden structures.
(https://www.mlit.go.jp/toshi/city/sigaiti/toshi_urbanmainte_tk_000069.html) (Japanese only)

We do not plan to publicly disclose selection criteria for contracting each facility with respect to private-sector projects. However, information on bidding for Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium is available on the official website of Japan Sport Council (JSC) (Japanese only).
https://www.jpnsport.go.jp/corp/chotatu/tabid/1554/Default.aspx

At this point in time, the assumed heights of each of the facilities are as follows.
• Office building: Approx. 190 m
• Mixed-use building A: Approx. 185 m
• Mixed-use building B: Approx 80 m
• Rugby facility: Approx. 55 m
• Baseball stadium: Approx. 60 m
• Cultural exchange facility: Approx. 6 m
Also refer to the briefing materials available on this website for overviews of each facility.
English translation of the material of briefing sessions:
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/explanation_en.pdf

Thank you. This redevelopment project is being carried out in a manner that takes into account feedback from various experts, including each project developer, designers, tree doctors, and consultants. Going forward, we will incorporate the knowledge of experts as necessary with the aim of further improving the project.

Vision 19 of “Future Tokyo: Tokyo’s Long-Term Strategy” formulated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in March 2021 sets forth a vision for Tokyo such that, “given the city’s legacy shaped by athletes overcoming challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in their resilient performances during the Tokyo 2020 Games, the entire urban landscape has been transformed into a sports field where everyone is able to enjoy sports.” Based on that vision, this redevelopment project seeks to establish a hub where functions such as those involving business and commerce combine with interactive functions centered on sports culture. As such, we seek to create a setting that enables a “do, watch, and support” approach to sports and parasports.
For instance, the redevelopment project seeks to enable the site to persist by carrying out in phases reconstruction of deteriorating facilities such as Jingu Stadium and the rugby facility, while also seeking to establish lively spaces that people are able to visit even when no sports competitions or other events have been scheduled. To such ends, the project seeks to improve sports functions in part by introducing liveliness, relaxation and interaction functions, and by providing increased opportunities for activities. From the perspective of the legacy associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we intend to engage in efforts that include making sports facilities barrier-free and expanding wheelchair spectator seating based on the latest barrier-free and universal design knowledge gained with respect to Olympic and Paralympic-related facilities.
For further details, refer to section “6.1 Purpose of the project” on page 15 of the environmental impact assessment report, below.
Environmental impact assessment report (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235702.pdf

Going forward, we will prepare a rights conversion plan and apply for approval. Meanwhile, we plan to establish respective values of pre-existing residential land at their reasonable values pursuant to Article 80, Paragraph 1 of the Urban Renewal Act. Specifically, the values will be determined based on real estate appraisal, similar to other urban redevelopment projects.

The office building enlists a reconstruction plan for an existing building situated in a location outside of the urban planning park area not classified as a Scenic District. The planned construction sites for mixed-use building A and mixed-use building B are outside the urban planning park area, with the current usage comprising part of the rugby facility site and part of the Jingu Stadium site.
Meanwhile, changes to the urban planning park area gained urban planning approval by the City Planning Council on March 10, 2022.

This project is required to submit a report of its greening plan and is subject to development regulations under the ordinances and enforcement regulations concerning protection and recovery of nature in Tokyo.
It is also necessary to comply with various related laws and regulations such as the City Planning Act, Urban Renewal Act, Building Standards Act, Scenic District Ordinance, Road Traffic Act, and the Act on Waste Management and Public Cleansing.
We will proceed with the appropriate procedures while confirming the relevant laws and regulations as the design of each facility progresses.

We will move forward taking appropriate steps while in discussion with relevant government organizations before starting redevelopment of the applicable area (planned for 2028).

Existing trees will undergo detailed study regarding their conditions, receiving the suggestions of experts including tree doctors. Each and every tree will be handled with care, preserving them to the best possible extent or transplanting them through various ideas implemented in the plan, so as to protect the rich natural environment of Jingu Gaien. In addition, new trees will be planted to raise the ratio of greenery upon completion of the project from about 25% to around 30%, while the number of trees 3.0 meters or taller* in the district is expected to be increased from 1,904 to 1,998.
Trees that will hinder the development work of each facility will be transplanted as a general rule. Meanwhile, those trees which tree doctors find difficult to transplant in view of the tree’s state of growth will be removed. For the entire project area, 743 tall trees are expected to be removed. Additionally, trees that require removal will be put to optimal utilization with attention to the environment.
* Please see the following release dated March 20, 2023 (Japanese only), regarding trees not taller than 3.0 meters.
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/jingugaienmachidukuri_news_2023032001.pdf

The existing trees will be handled with care under the redevelopment project. The Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees will be preserved through our utmost efforts to preserve or transplant the existing trees enlisting various ideas. Meanwhile, we will create new greenery by increasing the proportion of greenery from approximately 25% to approximately 30%, thereby increasing the number of trees from 1,904 trees to 1,998 trees. Information on this is available via the project website and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the volume of greenery has been calculated within the scope of the environmental impact assessment report, excluding the picture gallery front lawn area, and will be decreased by approximately 14,818 cubic meters to 331,466 cubic meters subsequent to project completion from 346,284 cubic meters currently. It has been calculated based on the green space area multiplied by plant community height (average tree height for a respective area with a large amount of greenery).
The decrease in greenery volume is largely attributable to a lower height of newly planted trees. The greenery volume is bound to increase to a certain extent as the height of the trees increases with their growth. Moreover, we will continue to implement appropriate management and cultivation practices with respect to both preserved and transplanted existing trees as well as newly created green spaces, thereby accommodating a diverse range of tree species as is the current practice. This will result in more greenery volume and formation of abundant woodlands over the next century. However, we have not conducted specific estimates of the recovery period.

Refer to the relevant pages of the environmental impact assessment report (pages 359 and 360 via the link below) for specific details on greenery volume.
Biology/Ecosystem (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235712.pdf

Meanwhile, greenery volume figures revised in response to suggestions and advice from the City Planning Council regarding the green landscaping plan have been made public. The ultimate greenery volume figure is 331,466 cubic meters (approx. 330,000 cubic meters) relative to the current 346,284 cubic meters.

We estimate that green area will increase to approximately 30% subsequent to development, from approximately 25% prior to development. We used aerial photographs to determine the existing green area. We determined future green area based on diagrams of the current green landscaping plan, calculated by dividing horizontal projection area of green space by total area of residential land located within the area of the district development plan. This encompasses green elements such as shrubs and other ground cover, rooftop greenery, and grass.
Whereas the project will embrace new concepts of greenery enlisting various green elements such as grass, shrubs, and flowering plants in addition to trees that will grow larger, we will also consider detailed plans going forward in seeking to maintain green spaces that visitors to the site will appreciate.

Regarding ownership and management classifications of the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees, the inner two rows of trees are to be owned and managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the outer two rows of trees are to be owned and managed by Meiji Jingu. Regularly scheduled pruning work is to be conducted jointly and each party is to assume responsibility for proper daily management.

In the course of engaging in daily management of Meiji Jingu since November 2019, we find that some trees among the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees have been shedding their leaves earlier than other trees. For this reason, caretakers have implemented remedial measures (soil improvement and fertilization) and watering with respect to some of the ginkgo trees based on consultations with tree doctors and other experts.
Both last year and this year, we have confirmed that new buds have been sprouting and that leaves have been growing on these trees beginning in early spring. Since the end of May 2023, tree doctors and other experts have started conducting ginkgo tree vitality research, which has revealed that the leaves of some ginkgo trees begin to change color as early as June and July. Such vitality research will be conducted this year (2023) in the spring, summer and autumn, with such findings reported to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council.

We have been implementing appropriate measures regarding growth of the ginkgo trees based on findings of past vitality research. Meanwhile, findings of vitality research conducted in the spring, summer and autumn of this year will also be reported to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council.

In seeking to preserve the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees going forward, we will review options with respect to remedial measures and other such actions that will restore the health of the ginkgo trees to their condition prior to the start of baseball stadium construction, based on findings of the research and enlisting feedback from arborists.

We conducted root system research on the west side of the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees in January 2023 and explained the situation to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council in July 2023. In the areas where root system research was conducted, findings with respect to all points of the research site did not pinpoint locations meeting the criteria presented in the main section of the assessment document in terms of there being four or more roots with a diameter of at least 30 millimeters within the bounds of a 10-centimeter section of mesh, which serves as a benchmark with respect to tree girdling. However, we will continue to stringently conduct research, which in part will entail carrying out research in more locations given that concrete blocks, gravel, PVC pipes and other such elements have been identified at the site.
Going forward, the facility plan will be revised as necessary to ensure the preservation of the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees, including setting back the baseball stadium from the trees, taking into account factors such as the result of ongoing root system research and the views of tree doctors.

We are taking steps as necessary to revamp facility plans, including setting back the baseball stadium for the sake of preserving the Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees. At this point in time, however, we have yet to determine which facilities are to be subject to downsizing given that we intend to review options partially based on findings of root system research going forward.

Although records detailing the ages of the respective trees are lacking, we conduct individual tree research with respect to all of the tall trees located in the redevelopment site, including trees slated for preservation and transplantation. Details such as study findings as well as policies for preservation, transplantation, and removal are made available via the project website. Meanwhile, although the exact number of trees and their ages from 50 years ago within the redevelopment site are unknown, we provide equivalent information that includes respective tree heights and trunk circumference. For further details, refer to the relevant documentation (Japanese only).
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/既存樹木調査データ.pdf
Under the redevelopment project, a total of 743 trees of a height of 3.0 meters and taller are subject to removal. A breakdown of such removal at the respective sites is as follows.
[41 trees in the vicinity of Kenkoku Kinen Bunko, 54 trees in the vicinity of Jingu No. 2 Stadium, 98 trees in the vicinity of Jingu Stadium, 50 trees in the vicinity of the rugby facility, 187 trees in front of the picture gallery, 7 trees in the vicinity of Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees, etc. (trees other than ginkgo trees), 157 trees in the vicinity of the tennis facility, and 149 trees at the site of the Itochu Corporation Tokyo head office building]
Plans call for removal, preservation, or transplantation of 149 tall trees in the vicinity of Kenkoku Kinen Bunko. This consists of removal of 41 trees, preservation of 58 trees, and transplantation of 50 trees. Whereas details of transplantation plans are under consideration, we primarily intend to ultimately transplant trees to the New Green Zone, which is near Central Plaza. Species of newly planted trees will be determined going forward, with management of the trees appropriately carried out by facility managers and others subsequent to project completion.
Decisions on trees currently located within the zone with respect to the options of preservation, transplantation, or removal, and with respect to the extent of transplantation difficulty, will be made by the project developers based on findings of the aforementioned studies and feedback from tree doctors. Details regarding arrangement of each and every tree have been made available via the project website. For further details, refer to the website link above. We plan to actively make use of trees requiring removal out of necessity.

Meanwhile, estimates have not been calculated with respect to oxygen release, effects on temperatures, and mortality rates of newly planted trees. However, we will appropriately maintain and manage the newly planted trees based on feedback from tree doctors and other experts, as is the case with trees slated for preservation and transplantation.

A total of 743 trees that are at least 3.0 meters tall will be removed. Of these, due to the demolition of Jingu No. 2 Stadium, we have applied for and received permission from Shinjuku City to remove 30 trees this year in February and 25 trees in September for a total of 55 trees in certain areas of the Scenic District in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s ordinance.

In addition, regarding trees and shrubs less than 3.0 meters tall, due to the demolition of Jingu No. 2 Stadium, we have applied for and received permission from Shinjuku City to remove 2,998 trees and shrubs in certain areas of the Scenic District this year in February in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s ordinance. For dense-growth shrubs that are difficult to count, such as azaleas, estimates are calculated based on the area taken up. Although we have not yet calculated the number of trees and shrubs to be removed in the entire district, we will follow the appropriate procedures in accordance with the ordinance for each construction area as we proceed with the plan. Please see the following release for more details, including how shrubs are counted.
Handling of trees in the Scenic District (Japanese only):
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/jingugaienmachidukuri_news_2023032001.pdf

The redevelopment project plans to plant more new shrubs than the number removed, which will increase greenery from approximately 25% of the total area to approximately 30% after development. In addition, we will continue to consider ways to utilize trees and shrubs that have been removed.

To minimize the impact on the trees, we will transplant them at a suitable time, secure the planting base, implement irrigation and control transpiration of the planting base, install tree supports, and conduct appropriate tree management. Annual monitoring (vitality survey) will be conducted by a tree doctor, and if any changes are observed, we will respond appropriately by irrigating the trees and applying liquid fertilizer as needed.

Although the 18 ginkgo trees lining Minato City road and 1 in the surrounding area were classified as level A or B in terms of vitality, many of them could not be considered healthy, as some had decayed branches and trunks or their roots had not grown sufficiently in the limited space of the planting zone along the sidewalk*. Although the original plan was to remove the trees, we are now considering transplanting the trees after conducting a detailed survey. We are considering transplanting the trees to the north side of the baseball stadium building before construction begins. The timing and period of transplantation are still undecided.

* Detailed information about the condition of the trees in question is provided in the “Remarks” section of the “Survey data on existing trees (Japanese Only)” posted on the project website. The vitality rating is based on an average score of six items, but even if a tree is classified as level A or B, there may be decay on the branches or trunk.
[Survey data on existing trees (Japanese Only)]
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/pdf/%E6%97%A2%E5%AD%98%E6%A8%B9%E6%9C%A8%E8%AA%BF%E6%9F%BB%E3%83%87%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF.pdf

Last year we conducted an ultrasonic survey, and we will proceed with reporting the survey results and future transplantation plans, including survey methods, at the Environmental Impact Assessment Council.

We do not anticipate any re-transplanting after transplanting the 19 ginkgo trees.
We will proceed with a detailed study and plan for transplantation based on further research and the opinions of tree doctors, while referring to other transplantation cases.

In principle, the transplanted trees will be owned and managed by the owner of the land where they will be transplanted.

We are giving further consideration to the possibility of transplanting the 18 gingko trees lining Minato City road. Regarding the association between the timing of transplanting and the timing of the road closure, we believe there is no direct impact on surveys and consideration of the transplant plan. However, we do plan to remove some of the pavement surrounding the trees and confirm their condition in advance, and then consider the transplantation based on the opinions of tree doctors and others.
We plan to respond in a way to increase the possibility of transplanting to the maximum possible extent and will move forward in the future in discussion with relevant government organizations and the like regarding matters such as the survey timing and methods.

As stated in question 84, we are currently considering transplanting the 18 ginkgo trees after conducting a detailed survey. The cost of transplanting the trees will be calculated based on the survey.
We will also consider optimal utilization of the trees that must be removed, while also paying attention to the environment.

The transplanting will take place under the supervision and guidance of a tree doctor during the appropriate season for planting and ensuring sufficient preparation for the roots. The trees will be transplanted after preparing a good planting base with consideration for the healthy growth of the root system based on the results of the soil environment survey. In addition, depending on their condition, we will use anti-rot agents and rooting stimulants on the cut parts of branches, secure the trees with supports, and promote healthy establishment by thoroughly watering the trees with irrigation equipment.

After transplanting, the trees will be regularly monitored by tree doctors, and necessary measures will be taken according to the condition of the trees and reported in a follow-up survey report.
For more information, please refer to p. 48 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Follow-up Survey Report (Construction in Progress Part 1) (Japanese only).
https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/21/21202335712.pdf

The plan for transplanting trees, including the transplantation sites, is described in the environmental impact assessment report (link below) in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance and reported to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council (Japanese only).
https://www.kankyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/assessment/information/toshokohyo/publishdetail/357_jinguugaien_tosho_sho.html
The document “Conservation of Jingu Gaien’s Greenery,” sent out by the Shinjuku City Mayor on April 4, 2023, made the following statement: “If difficulties are encountered in transplanting the trees that have existed since the founding of the Jingu Gaien around the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko, we will work together so that the historical atmosphere of the Jingu Gaien area can be preserved for the future, such as by transplanting the trees to municipally owned land.” However, there is currently no plan to transplant trees outside the Jingu Gaien area. We will continue to discuss this with administrative agencies as necessary.

Meiji Jingu is composed of the Inner Gardens which maintain a dignified and solemn appearance centered around the shrine, and the Outer Gardens which are open to the public and many people come and go.
While the Inner Garden’s forest grows naturally and renews itself without human intervention, the trees in the Outer Garden which are the subject of the redevelopment project grow along with public use and are maintained and managed by human hands to protect the safety of visitors. There are many old trees in the Outer Garden, and over the past 15 years, approximately 300 dead or ailing trees have been removed and approximately 600 trees replanted. In addition, more than 50 tall trees have fallen due to typhoons and snowfall during this period, and broken branches and other problems must be frequently dealt with in daily management.
The redevelopment project therefore makes the safety of visitors its top priority and will also renew the greenery for the next 50 and 100 years.
In the redevelopment project, the green zone on the east side of the rows of ginkgo trees, which has the largest amount of greenery in the area, will be preserved, and the trees planted in the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko and other areas will be preserved or transplanted as much as possible, while all Four Rows of Ginkgo Trees will be preserved.

Meiji Jingu Gaien was formerly built through monetary donations and donated trees from the public under the call of people including Eiichi Shibusawa, and continues to be used to this day. Over many years, it has been renewed through human labor and opened to the public as a green space and cultural and sports facility, and has been enjoyed by many people.
We are planning tree donations and planting as one of the initiatives for citizens who agree with and wish to participate in our efforts to create new greenery for the next 100 years.
Other information on the tree donations will be announced on the project website around the end of September.

As the developers, we have reported an impact assessment of the preservation of greenery to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and we will continue to report regularly during the construction period until the project is completed in the form of a follow-up survey report. In the event that results differ from our projections, we will take the necessary measures according to the condition of the trees and report the results in the follow-up survey report as we proceed.
After construction is completed, the managers of each facility will take over the responsibility to manage them appropriately.

Of the 149 trees currently located in the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko, 58 will be preserved as is and 50 will be transplanted, for a total of 108 trees (over 70%) to be preserved or transplanted. The north side of the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko site will be left as it is to preserve greenery. Approximately 112 trees will be transplanted from the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko and other sites to the area around the cultural exchange facility and Central Plaza, and new trees will also be planted to restore the woods and ecosystem of the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko.

As explained in a news release dated September 29, 2023, before we start removing trees at the site for the new rugby facility, we will disclose detailed revised statements regarding the preservation of trees based on the results of the studies conducted in the environmental impact assessment report, and will report the revised statements and proposed changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment Council and publish them on the project website.

The design plans for the tennis facility in front of the picture gallery and the plaza in front of the picture gallery are underway, and as with the new rugby facility, further consideration is being given to the preservation and handling of existing trees, and will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

Going forward, we will continue to consider the further preservation and handling of existing trees in areas other than the plaza in front of the picture gallery, and any changes will be announced appropriately on the project website and through other means after taking the necessary procedures required by laws and regulations.

In order to apply for permission to remove trees in accordance with the Tokyo Scenic District Ordinance, accurate information on the trees applied for is required, so we will apply appropriately at the time when the actual removal is necessary.

Donations are used to purchase trees and to plant, cultivate, and manage the trees purchased. There are no plans to distinguish or indicate which trees have been purchased with donated funds. The developers will select and plant trees of the appropriate species and age while taking into consideration the vegetation in each area, and they will carefully manage these trees along with the rest of the trees.
As stated in the terms of agreement in the donation application procedures, there are no plans to offer preferential treatment, such as participation in events, to those who make donations.

The total amount, number of donors, and intended use of donations will be announced through the project website and other means. The timing and specific method of announcement are still under consideration.

To maintain consistency with the daily management operations of Meiji Jingu, the survey data numbering includes trees less than 3.0 meters tall. The missing numbers are mainly the numbers of the trees less than 3.0 meters tall or those that have been cut down in the course of normal maintenance*, which are not included in the individual tree research of the environmental impact assessment report for this project. There are approximately 600 of such trees.
* Jingu Gaien has been properly maintained and managed through human labor over the years to reach its current state, and its trees have been replaced over the course of its history. Many of the trees have weakened with age, as well as damage inflicted by past facility renewals and natural disasters. To ensure the safety of visitors, daily measures are being taken to deal with fallen trees and broken branches. Over the past 15 years, approximately 300 dead or ailing trees have been cut down for the safety of passing vehicles and pedestrians, and approximately 600 trees have been replanted.

Trees are cut down primarily because current facilities hinder the excavation of sufficient root balls necessary for transplantation, or because the trees lack the vitality to withstand transplantation. We aim to transplant trees that would interfere with future facilities whenever possible. For trees that require removal due to difficulties in transplanting for the aforementioned reasons, we will consider ways to put them to optimal utilization with attention to the environment.

We have not been able to determine the overall actual emissions because we are unable to calculate CO2 emissions from pre-existing buildings in this area. We estimate that annual CO2 emissions subsequent to development will be approximately 47,000 tons. We will continue our efforts to pursue decarbonization through various measures such as the maintenance of district heating and cooling systems and the proactive use of renewable energy. We have not calculated CO2 emissions related to tree preservation, transplantation, removal, or planting.
Please refer to the relevant pages of the environmental impact assessment report for surveys, forecasts, and evaluations related to waste and greenhouse gases.
Waste (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235719.pdf
Greenhouse gases (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235720.pdf

For the buildings in which Mitsui Fudosan will be the project owner in the construction of the redevelopment project, we plan to study the emissions in accordance with the “Manual for Calculating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions” for construction formulated by Mitsui Fudosan and Nikken Sekkei. The results of the calculations will be made public at a later date.

We began a tree vitality survey in May 2023.
Other factors will be reported in the follow-up survey report in the environmental impact assessment procedures, and will also be made public on the project site.

Predictions and evaluations regarding the redevelopment project’s impact on the natural environment are disclosed in the environmental impact assessment report. For details, please refer to the environmental impact assessment report available on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s official website.
Biological ecosystem (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235712.pdf

Our plan is to preserve as many trees in the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko as possible, either by leaving them where they are or transplanting them, but some will be transplanted or removed because they are located on the site where the new rugby facility is to be built. The transplanted trees will mainly be located in the new wooded area around the Central Plaza. Newly planted trees will be placed to restore a cohesive plant community with a hierarchical structure around the Kenkoku Kinen Bunko. For more details, please refer to p. 346 and other pages of the environmental impact assessment report posted on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s website.
Biological ecosystem (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235712.pdf

The following list compares the redevelopment project’s planned SDGs initiatives with the 17 SDGs targets set forth by the United Nations.
[17 SDGs targets] 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
[Initiatives in the redevelopment project]
・Use of renewable energy through the installation of solar power generation equipment, etc.
・Energy conservation through the use of DHC
[17 SDGs targets] 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
[Initiatives in the redevelopment project]
・Use of sports facilities and open spaces as a disaster prevention facilities in times of emergency
・Promotion of interaction among visitors by holding events at the Central Plaza and other facilities
・The plaza in front of the picture gallery is to be developed into a potential site for emergency helicopter takeoff and landing
[17 SDGs targets] 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
[Initiatives in the redevelopment project]
・Reduction of waste and reuse of resources during waste collection and disposal
・Appropriate waste collection and disposal for large-scale events

Surveys, forecasts, and evaluations regarding the redevelopment project’s impact on the environment were conducted in the environmental impact assessment. For details, please refer to the environmental impact assessment report posted on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s website (Japanese only).
https://www.kankyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/assessment/information/toshokohyo/publishdetail/357_jinguugaien_tosho_sho.html

The Jingu Gaien district and the surrounding area have been designated as an evacuation site by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Earthquake Disasters Countermeasures to protect people in the area from fires that may spread in the event of an earthquake. The site is planned to accommodate 80,983 people as of July 2022, and the effective evacuation area per person is 4.37 m2/person. As a developer, we anticipate that the area will be large enough to accommodate an estimated additional 13,000 people using the evacuation site during the daytime.
In addition, we envision that buildings such as the new sports facilities and mixed-use buildings may be used as a temporary shelter for people who are unable to return to their homes. These facilities will be designed to accommodate people for up to 72 hours after a disaster occurs.

The redevelopment project site is designated as a fire prevention district and a quasi-fire prevention district under the City Planning Act, and we will ensure that buildings are highly fire-resistant in accordance with laws and regulations, so we believe that fires will be virtually impossible to spread.
Since the Jingu Gaien district and the surrounding area have been designated as an evacuation site by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Earthquake Disasters Countermeasures to protect people in the area from fires that may spread in the event of an earthquake, we anticipate that people in the surrounding urban area outside the project site will use open spaces such as the plaza for temporary evacuation. In addition, since the project site is close to a subway station and there may be people who are unable to return to their homes in the event of an earthquake, we anticipate that buildings will be used as temporary shelters for such people.
In designing each facility, we will pay sufficient attention to ensure the safety of all facility users and those passing through, even in the event of a disaster.

The width of the north-south deck No. 3, which is the pedestrian bridge in question, will be 6.0 to 10.5 meters wide. In deciding the width, traffic volume projections were made through simulations, taking into account the events to be held at the Japan National Stadium. We have confirmed its safety under the assumptions of level A (free walking) or B (slightly constrained), the most favorable of the five levels of service in the traffic planning manual for large-scale development areas by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Even in the case of service level B, there is only a slight limitation in free walking, and the predicted results show no safety concerns.

In order to carefully address questions and concerns, we have used an informational video, Q&A, and community information session.
The information session is held at our discretion and is not enforced by any ordinance. We determined the approximate scope to include those living in the area from the redevelopment project site’s outer boundary to the distance twice the maximum building height (approximately 190 meters) in the project area. This scope was set with reference to past examples of general construction briefings and briefings for Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Special Urban Revitalization District proposals.
The venue for the information session was determined after confirming the availability and size of several venues in the vicinity of the project site. Of the approximately 13,000 households in the project area, a total of 381 people attended.
For those who were unable to attend the information session, a video of the same content presented at the session is available on this project website. Please watch the video, and if you have any questions, feel free to use this question form.

Each of the four developers and a consulting firm appointed the necessary personnel as speakers to explain the project.

We announced on the project website that individual explanations would be provided to schools (including PTAs) whose school districts are located in the scope of the July 2023 community information session, as well as to city councils and neighborhood associations within the scope, if requested.

This plan is being promoted through the “Parks and Community Development System,” “district plans that stipulate redevelopment promotion areas,” “Type-1 Urban Redevelopment Project,” and other systems.

“Town management” or “area management” generally refers to a proactive approach to community development involving collaboration among various stakeholders in a town, such as business operators, landowners, and local residents.
The town management organization planned for this district will be led by business operators and landowners and will promote activities to create an attractive town by taking advantage of features such as large-scale sports facilities and open spaces. As part of these activities, we are planning to hold interactive events that will help people become familiar with Jingu Gaien, and we hope that such events will enable a wider range of people to enjoy the new Jingu Gaien. Details of these activities will be announced through this website and other means.

The Parks and Community Development System solves community issues and provides comfortable urban environments with greenery and open space, balancing community development and the maintenance of parks and natural areas. Development is conducted by the private sector in city-planned parks and natural areas, including those that have been unused for a long time (parks that are freely accessible and usable by all are considered “used areas,” and those that are not are called “unused areas”).

Based on the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, developers are required to conduct surveys, forecasts, and evaluations of environmental impacts in advance, prepare an environmental impact assessment report, and comply with tree preservation, the creation of visual aesthetics, and consideration for the surrounding environment as stated in the assessment report. These procedures are called the “environmental impact assessment procedures” or “environmental assessment.”

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via the following information desk. (Please note that assistance will be provided in Japanese only)
Information Desk,
Jingu Gaien District Redevelopment Project Planning Office
TEL 03-6695-0539

For the initial stages, we are considering a town management organization under the assumption that the four developers will participate. In February 2023, a preparatory group was established by the four developers to work out the details. When the town management organization is established, it will be announced on this project website.
We expect the town management organization to actively be involved both on a regular basis as well as during times of disaster and when events are held. We would like to invite local residents to participate in certain activities, depending on the content, such as community events.

Since the construction area will change throughout the various stages of redevelopment, we will discuss this matter with the event organizers each year. Subsequent to development, we will discuss the location and scale of the fireworks events with the organizers based on the layout of the facilities.
Will you be changing the project plans in light of the considerable amount of opposition received? Will the Environmental Impact Assessment Council not review the project?

As the developers, we take criticism very seriously. We believe that one of the reasons for the criticisms is the lack of communication from the developers to properly convey our plans to the public. Although it is difficult to respond to all comments individually, we held a face-to-face meeting in July 2023 and received comments and questions directly from the participants. In order to gain understanding and dispel any misunderstandings, we will continue to redouble our efforts on disseminating information, including the release of the informational video and materials from the July meeting.
As we believe that the redevelopment project holds great significance, we have been advancing the project in accordance with the appropriate procedures. Since the project has already been approved, it may be difficult to make major changes, such as those involving the layout and size of buildings. However, we will continue to consider ways to improve the development in light of administrative guidance and the opinions of the public.The operational phase environmental impact assessment procedures have been completed, and based on the environmental impact assessment report, we will continue to report to and discuss with the general meeting of the Council and other relevant organizations while proceeding with the project in an appropriate manner.

As the developers, we are aware of actions that may be considered unfair and of the problematic spreading of information. We will consider taking action on a case-by-case basis if deemed necessary.

In 2015, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and six related rights holders signed a memorandum of understanding for urban development. TEPIA participated in the discussions but ultimately decided not to participate in the project.

The benefits to the neighborhood include the increase of open space and improved pedestrian access that will facilitate going and coming between the Rows of Ginkgo Trees and Stadium Street, as well as improved indoor spaces such as sports facilities and offices, and increased disaster preparedness as an evacuation site with enhanced facilities to accommodate people who are unable to return to their homes.
Currently, many people visit the large-scale sports facilities and other buildings. However, the redevelopment project aims to transform the entire area into more versatile facilities and spaces and revitalize it as a place where many people can relax and visit even when events are not being held at the large-scale sports facilities.

The perspective drawing of the entire project that is currently available on the project website has been created from a bird’s-eye view so that the entire project can be seen from an easy-to-understand angle. We understand that there are some disadvantages to the bird’s-eye view angle, such as the difficulty in understanding the view at eye level, so we will consider how to present future illustrations of the completed project more clearly in light of the comments we receive.
In addition, the environmental impact assessment report forecasts and evaluates the future landscape image using a collage of current photos taken at eye level and other presentation methods. For details, please refer to the relevant section of the environmental impact assessment report available on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s website.
Visual impact (Japanese only): https://assess-toshokohyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/uploads/web_public/357_jinngugaien/06/06202235716.pdf

The Y-shaped Shinjuku City road on the north side of the current Jingu No. 2 Stadium will be closed before the new rugby facility is constructed. There are no trees along Shinjuku City road.
The Minato City road between the Jingu Gaien Tennis Club and the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium will be closed and replaced by the new baseball stadium.

The sidewalk (metropolitan road) surrounding the plaza in front of the picture gallery will basically be maintained and we believe it will be usable for running or jogging after redevelopment.

In the redevelopment project, we have been moving the plan forward while taking into account the opinions of academic experts specializing in fields such as parks and natural areas, city planning, and disaster prevention, and as necessary, we have sought the opinions of multiple tree doctors and other experts (i.e., experts who were involved in the establishment of the arborist system and have experience in numerous soil and root system surveys, as well as experienced tree doctors). We will continue with the same approach, incorporating the knowledge of experts as necessary to achieve a better plan.
Please note that we will refrain from disclosing the names of the academics, experts, and other specialists who are cooperating with the project, as well as other specific individual details.

They will be temporarily removed and stored during the demolition work, and their placement will be discussed when the entire urban development project is completed.

We have received several questions regarding the project and post-completion operations, such as pavement specifications, solar panel installation, and greening plans. However, there are many details regarding the project and its operations that have not yet been decided. Such details will be determined as planning progresses.

We plan to replace existing aging sports facilities in phases, and together with facilities that will create a bustling atmosphere, we plan to develop and maintain them as a hub for international culture and sports that will last for the next 100 years. The timing of the renovation and reconstruction of the new facilities has not yet been determined.

From July 17 to November 12, 2023, we have received 365 questions and 90 comments. We are posting answers to these questions in stages and aim to continue posting answers roughly twice a month to address incoming questions. We will also publish the number of questions and comments we have received so far on the “News” page below. (Applicable articles are available in Japanese only)
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/en/news/

We are considering transplanting the 18 ginkgo trees lining Minato City road. They are included in the “19 trees that are considered to be transplanted” mentioned in the “Care and Handling of the Trees” section of this project site.
https://www.jingugaienmachidukuri.jp/en/care/
In addition, we are taking steps to ensure that potentially misleading information is correctly understood through press releases, this Q&A, and other means. We will continue our efforts to ensure greater understanding and support from more people in the future.

At this point, we are disseminating information through the project website, but we will make every effort to proactively share information, including through this suggestion.

The detailed plans for each of the stadiums are still under consideration. Going forward, we will present easily understandable images as the design and other factors to raise the expectations of as many people as possible.