Facility

Nagai Stadium

• Capacity: 50,000 seats
• Track: 400m, 9 lanes (all-weather synthetic surface)
• Grass field: 106m x 69m

The Stadium is located in the grounds of Nagai Park in the south of Osaka. A 20-minute drive from the city center, it is also conveniently situated for access by subway and JR train. The Stadium is located roughly 9 km from the Athlete Village area.

Nagai Stadium was built in 1964 to be one of the largest stadiums in Japan. Since then, it has hosted many international competitions and has become a well-known stadium of large-scale athletics competitions. Following the completion of major refurbishments in 1997, the Stadium has five tiers of stands. The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 (with two thirds of the seats being under the roof). In 2006, Nagai Stadium was renovated for the 2007 World Championships with a new urethane synthetic 9-lane track and runways. The stadium has 3 Long Jump/Triple Jump areas, 2 Pole Vault areas, 2 High Jump areas, 2 Shot Put circles, 1 Discus and Hammer Throw circle, and 1 Javelin runway. The product of the track surface is "Top Ace CL."

About Osaka City

Osaka is one of the world's great cities. Its population of about 2,630,000 occupies a 220-square-kilometer area that is blessed with an abundance of rivers and nestled between forested mountains and the Inland Sea.

For over 1,400 years, Osaka has been famed as a "city of water." Ideally situated as a port, Osaka rose to prominence through trade not only with the rest of Japan but with the coast of China and the Korean peninsula as well. This proud history is reflected in the character of Osaka's people, who display the resilient spirit and ready wit of merchants and welcome visitors with a frank and kind-hearted manner.

Each year, tourists flock to Osaka to sample the unique sights and sounds of this dynamic city. Among the best-known are the graceful and imposing Osaka Castle, symbol of Osaka and the city's most prominent landmark; Mido-suji Street, the sweeping boulevard that pierces the city north and south, whose beauty subtly shifts with the passage of the seasons; and Dotonbori, whose bright lights illuminate a string of vibrant restaurants, pubs and shops every evening.

Osaka is a city steeped in unique traditions, nourished by a fusion of cultures from around the world. It captures the hearts of visitors with its openhearted brand of fun and joy of living.

In 2007, this friendly and individualistic city will play host to the world's finest athletes.

Weather

Osaka is hot and humid in August; thus, hydration will be key. Average daytime temperatures can range anywhere from 85-95º F with 50-60% humidity. Sunscreen is a must. The weather in Osaka is very much like August on the East Coast in the U.S.