Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games Open in Japan

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Japan is hosting one of Asia's largest sporting events as the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially begin on September 19.

43 Sports Over More Than Two Weeks

Competition continues through October 4 across 43 sports, with events staged at venues across Aichi, Nagoya and surrounding areas.

Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 18:00 on September 19.

A Moment for Aichi and Nagoya

For visitors and fans, the Games are also an opportunity to experience Aichi and Nagoya while following athletes from across Asia.

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What To Know

A major international sporting event is happening in Japan now, creating both sports stories and a strong Place x Event opportunity for TBM.

Nagoya and Aichi are major urban, industrial and cultural areas in central Japan and will be in the international spotlight throughout the Games.

What Fans Are Saying

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アジア競技大会「愛知・名古屋2026」が9月19日に始まりました。10月4日まで、43競技が行われます。開会式は18時からです。