Tokyo, 8th August: The company that operates Tokyo Big Sight has announced that it will begin to manage a new exhibition centre next year. The Ariake GYM-EX, scheduled to open by mid-2023, offers a total floor area of 36,500 m2 – including 9,400 m2 of exhibition space. Other facilities include a parking area that can accommodate more than 300 vehicles, some office space and four conference rooms.

Ariake GYM-EX is named for Ariake (its location), GYM (for gymnastics), and EX (for exhibitions). The venue was built as the official venue for the gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games. It has since been converted into an exhibition venue by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.