The Village Plaza was constructed using timber from sustainable sources donated by 63 participating municipalities across Japan.
In line with the natural feel of the National Stadium, the 5,300 square metre Plaza is made of wood, from timber donated by 63 municipalities in Japan.
The 40,000 pieces of wood are branded with the name of the municipality that donated them. Timbers including larch, Japanese cedar and Japanese cypress have been donated.
Located in the Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo, the Village Plaza will be the central hub of the Village for athletes. It will have a general store, café and media centre which will support athletes during their stay during the Games. The Village Plaza will also be the venue for the team welcome ceremonies.
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After the Games, the Village Plaza will be dismantled, and the timber will be returned to the municipalities that donated it for re-use in local facilities that will help to commemorate the Games - for example, public benches or parts of school buildings.
