Japan Sport Olympic Square
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TypeAdministrative center for the 2020 Summer Olympics
LocationTokyo, Japan
Current tenantsJapan Olympic Museum
| Japan Sport Olympic Square | |
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 The building's exterior in 2019 | |
 Interactive map of the Japan Sport Olympic Square area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Administrative center for the 2020 Summer Olympics |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°40′31″N 139°42′55″E / 35.67514°N 139.71517°E |
| Current tenants | Japan Olympic Museum |
Japan Sport Olympic Square is a building in Tokyo, Japan, which served as an administrative center for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1] The first two floors house the Japan Olympic Museum,[2] which opened in September 2019[3].The area around Japan Sport Olympic Square was developed as Tokyo Olympic Park.[4] Installed outside the building are bronze statues of Pierre de Coubertin and Kanō Jigorō, as well as a replica of the Olympic cauldron from the 1964 Summer Olympics (Tokyo), 1972 Winter Olympics (Sapporo), and 1998 Winter Olympics (Nagano).[5] The Olympic symbol is also set up in Tokyo Olympic Park, making it a popular commemorative photo spot.[6]
