Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Photo taken on July 2, 2023, shows Nakano Sunplaza concert hall in Tokyo. It closed the same day after 50 years of operations.

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Photo taken on July 2, 2023, shows Nakano Sunplaza concert hall in Tokyo. It closed the same day after 50 years of operations.

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Nakano Sunplaza concert hall in Tokyo on June 20, 2023. It closed on July 2 after 50 years of operations.

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Nakano Sunplaza concert hall in Tokyo on June 20, 2023. It closed on July 2 after 50 years of operations.

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

Nakano Sunplaza hall in Tokyo

File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Nakano Sunplaza concert hall in Tokyo on June 20, 2023. It closed on July 2 after 50 years of operations.

Sakata surrenders WBA flyweight title in 2nd-round defeat

Sakata surrenders WBA flyweight title in 2nd-round defeat

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Thailand's Denkaosan Kaowichit celebrates after he defeated Japan's Takefumi Sakata with a second-round knockout to win the WBA flyweight title at Hiroshima Sunplaza on Dec. 31.

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in June 1984 at Tokyo's Nakano Sunplaza shows Japanesese singer Frank Nagai. The singer, known for smash hits such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho,'' died of pneumonia Oct. 27, people close to him said Nov. 2. He was 76.

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in June 1984 shows Japanese singer Frank Nagai (R) singing with Japanese songstress Kazuko Matsuo at Tokyo's Nakano Sunplaza. Frank Nagai, known for smash hits such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho,'' died of pneumonia Oct. 27, people close to him said Nov. 2. He was 76. He partnered with Matsuo in duets for songs such as ''Tokyo Night Club.''

Sakata surrenders WBA flyweight title in 2nd-round defeat

Sakata surrenders WBA flyweight title in 2nd-round defeat

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Thailand's Denkaosan Kaowichit celebrates after he defeated Japan's Takefumi Sakata with a second-round knockout to win the WBA flyweight title at Hiroshima Sunplaza on Dec. 31. (Kyodo)

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in June 1984 at Tokyo's Nakano Sunplaza shows Japanesese singer Frank Nagai. The singer, known for smash hits such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho,'' died of pneumonia Oct. 27, people close to him said Nov. 2. He was 76. (Kyodo)

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

Singer Frank Nagai dead at 76

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo taken in June 1984 shows Japanese singer Frank Nagai (R) singing with Japanese songstress Kazuko Matsuo at Tokyo's Nakano Sunplaza. Frank Nagai, known for smash hits such as ''Yurakucho de Aimasho,'' died of pneumonia Oct. 27, people close to him said Nov. 2. He was 76. He partnered with Matsuo in duets for songs such as ''Tokyo Night Club.'' (Kyodo)