Tokyo stands out as the biggest stage on the BVB Evonik Japan Tour, and the scale of the city helps explain why. Around 14 million people live within Tokyo itself, while the wider metropolitan area reaches roughly 37 million, making it one of the largest urban regions in the world.

For Borussia Dortmund, a stop in Tokyo means entering a market defined by size, visibility and global relevance. The city’s vast population, nonstop pace and international profile make it a natural centerpiece for a tour designed to connect the club with fans in Japan.

The Japanese capital is often described in terms of extremes, and that sense of magnitude fits the tour’s image in the country. As a megacity with enormous reach, Tokyo offers a setting where football, culture and international attention can come together on a much larger scale than almost anywhere else.

That is why Tokyo can be seen as the headline destination of the BVB Evonik Japan Tour. More than just another stop, it represents the tour’s largest urban backdrop and a key location for Borussia Dortmund’s presence in Japan.