# 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commencement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-commencement
> Updated: 2026-09-19T03:34:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commenced with a series of opening events in Japan. The festivities began with an aerial demonstration by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse team, which performed formation flying and maneuvers over Nagoya and surrounding cities including Kariya, Okazaki, and Toyohashi.

Following the aerial displays, the Emperor and Empress of Japan arrived in Aichi Prefecture to attend the opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. The Emperor is scheduled to deliver the official opening declaration. Other members of the Imperial Family, including Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, are also in attendance. The Imperial couple’s visit includes scheduled activities such as attending a women’s basketball qualifying match and visiting Ghibli Park.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Emperor and Empress arrive in Aichi for Asian Games

The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in Aichi Prefecture for the Asian Games opening ceremony, where the Emperor will deliver the opening declaration.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emperor-and-empress-arrive-in-aichi-for-asian-games

### 2026-09-18: Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games open with Blue Impulse aerial display

The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened with a Blue Impulse aerial demonstration over Nagoya, followed by an evening opening ceremony under high security.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aichi-nagoya-asian-games-open-with-blue-impulse-aerial-display

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