Nevertheless, the Budokan has gone on to become a popular music venue, welcoming some of the biggest names in the industry, including Diana Ross and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. In March 1980 ...

Pop icon Cyndi Lauper, known for her string of ’80s hits such as ‘Time After Time’ (1983) and ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ ...

It will also host karate in 2020. It became a renowned concert venue after the 1964 Olympics and famously played host to the Beatles in 1966 when they made their first appearance in Japan.