Differ Ariake ( ディファ有明 , Difa Ariake ) , originally MZA Ariake , was an indoor sporting arena located in the Ariake neighborhood of Tokyo , Japan . It was open from July of 1988 until closing sometime 1991. It later reopened in 1999 as Differ Ariake.
21-465: Differ Ariake closed in June 2018 and it was replaced by the newly-built Ariake Arena for the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Paralympics . The capacity of the arena was 1,246 seats. It was mainly used for professional wrestling and martial arts events. The arena became known as the home of Pro Wrestling Noah , housing the promotion's offices and training dojo. The arena may be reached on
42-472: A gross of 86.3 million dollars and a total of 669,051 tickets sold across 39 shows in its North American leg. The tour sold out numerous shows and was a success. The tour's four shows at Wembley Stadium in London were ranked seventh on Pollstar ' s 2023 year-end list of the top 300 concert grosses, earning $ 37,341,665 with a total of 335,394 tickets sold. Several other shows from the tour also appeared on
63-408: A mask , in order to attend Styles' show. On January 19, 2022, Styles announced European and South American tour dates. In October 2021, during the tour, Styles held a two-day Halloween event at New York City's Madison Square Garden arena, called "Harryween Fancy Dress Party", where all concertgoers dressed in costumes, with Styles himself dressed as Dorothy Gale and a Pierrot clown. Many of
84-410: A powerful setlist focused on his 2019 album Fine Line , along with tracks from his debut album and a One Direction hit, " What Makes You Beautiful ". Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone defined Styles' post-pandemic return to the stage at Madison Square Garden as triumphant. The concert, delayed by the pandemic, showcased Styles' electrifying performance and strong bond with fans eagerly awaiting
105-608: A short walk from either Ariake Tennis no Mori Station on the New Transit Yurikamome or Kokusai-Tenjijō Station on the Rinkai Line . 35°38′19.44″N 139°47′21.22″E / 35.6387333°N 139.7892278°E / 35.6387333; 139.7892278 This article about a sports venue in Japan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ariake Arena The Ariake Arena
126-535: A total of $ 95 million and sold 719,000 tickets from 42 shows performed in North America from September to November 2021. The tour made another $ 55 million and sold 638,000 tickets from the 23 shows performed in Europe from June to July 2022. In total, Love On Tour grossed $ 617.3 million and sold five million tickets. On 4 November 2019, Styles announced the release of his second studio album Fine Line , which
147-550: Is a multi-sport venue located in Ariake , Kōtō , Tokyo , Japan . It served as the volleyball venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics and the wheelchair basketball knockout stage at the 2020 Summer Paralympics . This was the replacement of the Differ Ariake which was closed and demolished in June 2018. The Ariake Arena was one of the six permanent facilities designed to be built in the district of Ariake in order to host
168-699: The COVID-19 pandemic . In June of the same year, Styles pushed back the North American leg of the tour, including the planned "Harryween" event, to 2021. In July 2021, it was announced that the dates for the US leg had been adjusted and would start in September 2021 instead of August. Depending on the state legislature, the event organizer required proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative diagnostic test within 48 hours prior to entry, in addition to wearing
189-587: The Olympic and Paralympic Games. Its construction began in January 2017 and was completed in December 2019. The total cost of the project was around 35 billion yen (about US$ 320 million) and it has the capacity 12,000 spectators, which can be expanded to a max capacity of 15,000 with temporary seating. After the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a consortium let by Dentsu was granted an exclusive right to operate
210-667: The arena for her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour on August 26, 2022. It is scheduled to be used for the first time for sports after reopening with the B3 League game between Tokyo United v. Saitama Broncos, on October 9, 2022. Charli XCX performed in Ariake Arena on her Crash: The Live Tour during the Tonal Tokyo Festival on October 29, 2022. The Japanese pro wrestling companies New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom) held
231-526: The bantamweight undisputed championship at the Ariake Arena. Harry Styles performed at the arena on 24 & 25 March 2023 as part of his Love On Tour . On December 26, 2023, Naoya Inoue won the super bantamweight undisputed championship at Ariake Arena. ONE Championship 's ONE 165 event took place on January 28, 2024. Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny event took place on September 3, 2024. Kylie Minogue will perform on March 12, 2025 as part of her Tension Tour . Love On Tour Love On Tour
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#1732783335638252-481: The concertgoers were photographed on the scene by Vogue . In August 2022, Styles announced additional European dates, to take place from 13 May to 22 July 2023. The show received rave reviews from critics. Ramin Setoodeh of Variety praised Styles' performance during the show, highlighting the artist's energy and connection with the audience. Setoodeh noted that Styles was clearly enjoying himself and delivered
273-468: The depth of his musical impact, finding the performance more about showmanship than substance. Zoladz, contrasting with Caramanica, celebrated Styles as a consummate pop star catering to his fervent fanbase, highlighting his charismatic banter and stage engagement. The Guardian gave the show in Glasgow a five-star review stating that the show, which celebrates his third album Harry's House (2022),
294-433: The event was not just a concert, but a community celebration, where fans met in person for the first time and expressed support for each other, including with messages asking for help in coming out as gay. He stated that the show, although simple in terms of production, focused on fan interaction and celebrating authenticity. "Love on Tour" was ranked second on Pollstar ' 's 2021 year-end list of worldwide tours, with
315-597: The event. Spanos also highlighted that the show emphasized communal experiences and inclusive gestures, reinforcing Styles' message of kindness. She also noted that the encore, featuring " Kiwi " underscored Styles' rockstar charisma, leaving the audience excited and fully embracing his call for self-expression and celebration. Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz of The New York Times attended Styles' 15-night residency at Madison Square Garden, examining how he wielded his star power and musical direction. Caramanica noted Styles' undeniable charisma and stage presence but questioned
336-522: The facility until March 2046. Under a concession agreement , the Metropolitan Government receives a fixed amount of 9.4 billion yen (376 million yen per year) and a profit share payment (50% of pretax profit each year) from the consortium. The arena is used for both sporting events and concerts. In August 20, 2022 it opened as a public facility with a Perfume concert as part of its 9th Tour 2022 PLASMA Billie Eilish performed in
357-401: The first ever Historic X-Over on November 20, 2022, the first pro wrestling event ever held at the venue. The Last Rockstars performed in Ariake Arena on their debut tour on January 26 and 27, 2023. They will perform again at the arena on November 21, 22 and 23, 2023 Usada Pekora held her first solo live concert at the venue on 6 December 2023. On December 13, 2022, Naoya Inoue won
378-524: The tour began on 4 September 2021 in Las Vegas , Nevada supporting Fine Line , consisting of 42 announced US dates in total. Styles later began touring internationally in June of the following year, promoting Fine Line as well as Harry's House . Love On Tour became one of the first full-capacity indoor arena concert tours to occur in the United States since the pandemic. The first leg grossed
399-468: Was marked by an incredibly positive poptimism, without elaborate tricks, sophisticated choreography or pyrotechnics, just Styles' dazzling charisma, backed by a six-piece band and a catalog of music that crosses genres. Will Richards of The Standard gave a four-star review of the show at Wembley Stadium in London , he stated that the atmosphere was marked by the exuberance of the fans, who dressed in vibrant colors and extravagant costumes. He also said
420-489: Was released on 13 December 2019; the first single " Lights Up " was released on digital platforms on 11 October. During a radio interview with Capital FM on the singer announced that he would tour the world through 2020. Styles announced the album's support tour, Love On Tour on November 13, exactly a month before the album's release. In March 2020, it was announced that the European leg would be postponed to 2021, amid
441-540: Was the second concert tour by English singer-songwriter Harry Styles , in support of his second and third studio albums, Fine Line (2019) and Harry's House (2022). The tour consisted of seven legs spreading over the course of 22 months starting on 4 September 2021 in Las Vegas , Nevada , and concluded on 22 July 2023 in Reggio Emilia , Italy . After being postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic ,
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