# Asian Games accommodation shortages in Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asian-games-accommodation-shortages-in-japan > Updated: 2026-09-02T09:27:14.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Organizers of the Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture are managing an accommodation shortage caused by a surge in participants. While initial plans accounted for 15,000 athletes and officials, the Asian Olympic Council announced that numbers could reach 17,000. To address budget and space constraints, the organizing committee is utilizing non-traditional housing, including the cruise ship Costa Serena for up to 5,000 people and temporary wooden container facilities. A compromise was reached where the committee will provide accommodation for all athletes, but team officials exceeding original capacity must secure their own lodging. Amid concerns regarding a shortage of five-star hotels, the CEO of the Japan Cricket Association, Naoki Alex Miyaji, stated that cricket players would receive hotel accommodations described as “superior to the facilities provided to many other athletes.” However, dissatisfaction has been reported from the Indian cricket board regarding the arrangements, leading to speculation that they may field a second-string squad. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Japan cricket chief promises superior accommodation for Asian Games players Japan's cricket chief says participating teams at the Asian Games will receive hotel accommodations, offering better facilities than the cruise ships and containers used by other athletes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-cricket-chief-promises-superior-accommodation-for-asian-games-players ### 2026-08-28: Asian Games organizers face accommodation shortage due to rising participant numbers Asian Games organizers in Japan are struggling with accommodation shortages as participant numbers exceed the planned 15,000. Athletes will use cruise ships and containers, but excess officials must find their' 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asian-games-organizers-face-accommodation-shortage-due-to-rising-participant-numbers --- Cite as: Asian Games accommodation shortages in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/asian-games-accommodation-shortages-in-japan