Artefacts

Tokyo 1964, map of the venues.

Physical description

Leaflet with the map of the competitions venues and the Olympic village, as well as major roads.

Materials

paper

Colors

white, multi coloured

Dimension

Déplié 18 x 25.5 cm, 4 g

Literature

ESSEX, Stephen. "Olympic Games: catalyst of urban change". In: EBSO, cop. 2002, pp. 188-206.

Type of item

Archives and Documents -> plan

Reference number

117879

Keywords

Organisation of the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Olympic Games Town planning Emblem OG summer Tokyo 1964 Olympic site Transport

Notes

Transport infrastructure is of key importance for a host city, which has to welcome a huge number of visitors, athletes and officials. As well as developing existing public transport, the Japanese Government opened several roads in Tokyo for the 1964 Games. The 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo played a key role in Japan’s development after the War. Tokyo used the event to improve its roads and develop the port, as well as water supply and treatment. As for sport itself and Olympic Village requirements, they relied completely on existing structures.