After a couple days of discussion , it was decided that some reclaimed land at Shibaura would do .
Because there were no large Western - style athletic stadiums or playing fields anywhere in Tokyo , the first task was deciding where to build them .
After a couple days of discussion , Tokyo was decided that some reclaimed land at Shibaura would do .
Because there were no large Western - style athletic stadiums or playing fields anywhere in Tokyo , the first task was deciding where to build them .