Makuhari Messe

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is a convention centre in Japan located in the western region of Chiba Prefecture, close to Tokyo. It is located in Mihama-ku, Chiba City. Designed by Fumihiko Maki, it is more or less accessible by Tokyo's commuter rail system. Its name derives from Makuhari, the region's name, followed by the German word Messe, which means "trade fair".

The convention centre was completed and opened in October 9, 1989. It is hospitable to high technology events.

Makuhari Messe is conveniently close to Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu and to the black sand beaches in Pacific Chiba Prefecture. It is easily accessible from Kaihin-Makuhari Station on the Keiyō Line of East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The convention center is the traditional host of the Tokyo Auto Salon (annual modified car show in January), the Tokyo Motor Show (a bi-annual motor show in October), the Tokyo Game Show (an annual video game hardware and software exhibition held in September) and the Jump Festa (annual manga, anime, and video game exposition in December). The venue was noted in 2005 for hosting the Tokyo and the first round of the Live8 concert. Event specific information, access details, and other additional information can be found in English at the official site

On 1 July 2005, the company that owns the convention centre changed its name from "Nippon Convention Centre" to "Makuhari Messe".

On 7 July 2007, the Tokyo Live Earth and on 9 February and 10, 2008, the Rage Against the Machine concert was held at the centre.

External Links

Makuhari Messe web site ,

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