We are pleased to announce that the "SHOWA Excite Match 2022" will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd (holiday) during the 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 11 match against Jubilo Iwata.
With the cooperation of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., an official club partner, we will be holding a "Food Drive" to collect food donations as part of our efforts to reduce food loss. We will also be distributing original novelty gifts to visitors and providing prizes for the online prize giveaway "Dokodemo Shika BIG."
Details of each event will be announced in the digital match day program "FREAKS+."
■Target Match
2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 11 Jubilo Iwata Match
■Date and Time
Tuesday, May 3rd (holiday) 15:00 Kick-off (12:00 Doors open)
■Venue
Ibaraki Kashima Soccer Stadium
■Event Details
1) Food Drive Powered by SHOWA
In cooperation with Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., Ibaraki Prefecture, and NPO Food Bank Ibaraki, we will be implementing a food drive activity to collect and donate food to individuals in need and welfare organizations. We kindly ask for your cooperation in realizing a sustainable local community. From those who donate, two people will be selected by lottery to receive a "22 NIKE Replica Uniform."
Location: Food Drive special booth outside the stadium
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
■Notes on donating food
・Since bottles and cans are not allowed inside the stadium, please stop by the Food Drive special booth before entering the stadium.
・Food items should be able to be stored at room temperature, unopened, and have at least 2 months remaining until their best-before date.
・Please check the best-before date in advance.
・When donating rice (polished rice, brown rice), please check in advance for any insect infestations.
・Alcohol, health foods, and pet food are not accepted.
In addition, a statement aiming to deepen interest and understanding in food loss reduction and to work together with fans and supporters will be displayed on the large screen inside the stadium and in the concourse.
2) Original leisure sheets for the first 10,000 visitors
The first 10,000 visitors will receive an original SHOWA Excite Match leisure sheet (distributed at Gate 1, NIPPON STEEL Gate, and Gates 3, 5, and 6).
3) Halftime Lottery
During halftime of the match, a grand lottery will be held for three lucky visitors to win a "SHOWA EXCITE MATCH original food loss statement poster" and a "22 NIKE replica uniform signed by a player." Winners will be announced on the large screen during halftime, so please pay attention!
■Prizes
SHOWA EXCITE MATCH original food loss statement poster
22 NIKE replica uniform (Size L) signed by a player
■How to participate in the lottery
Only those who participate in the pre-entry using the in-stadium camera are eligible. Pre-entry will be conducted around 1:45 PM. Please take your seat and appeal! After selecting pre-entry eligible participants with the in-stadium camera, winners will be determined on the large screen during halftime.
■Prize exchange location
Fan Club Booth on the 2nd floor Main Stand concourse
■Notes
Prize exchange will begin after halftime.
4) Prize provision for Dokodemo Shika BIG
We will provide prizes for a total of 29 people for "Dokodemo Shika BIG," an online prize giveaway held on match days for those with a J.League ID. Even if you do not have a J.League ID, you can register through the application form on "FREAKS+." Registration is free, so please apply!
<Prizes>
1st Prize Olein Rich Award (Olein Rich gift set): 7 winners
2nd Prize Grain Solution Company Award (Manmaru Okina Hotcake no Moto 6 pieces): 10 winners
3rd Prize Showa Sangyo Award (Oishiku Yakeru Maho no Okonomiyaki-ko 6 pieces): 12 winners
5) Twitter Follow & Retweet Campaign
To commemorate the "SHOWA Excite Match 2022," a Twitter campaign will be held where you can win a pair of tickets to the Jubilo Iwata match and a uniform signed by a player.
■Campaign Details
Follow Showa Sangyo's "Himawari-san" account (@himawarinet_twi) on your Twitter account, then retweet or quote tweet the campaign post to enter a drawing for 10 pairs of "pair tickets" and 10 sets of a "2022 NIKE replica uniform with player's autograph" and "Oishiku Yakeru Maho no Okonomiyaki-ko."
■Prizes and Application Period
・Pair tickets for the Jubilo Iwata match: 10 pairs
April 11th (Mon) 17:00 - April 17th (Sun) 12:00
・2022 NIKE replica uniform (1ST) with player's autograph
Oishiku Yakeru Maho no Okonomiyaki-ko (3 pieces): 10 winners
April 28th (Thu) 12:00 - May 4th (Wed) 12:00
Let's enjoy delicious food without waste with "Oishiku Yakeru Maho no Okonomiyaki-ko!"
※Uniform size: L size
※Player's autograph cannot be chosen
■Notes
The lottery results will be communicated via direct message (DM) only to the winners from the "Himawari-san" account (@himawarinet_twi). Please ensure your settings allow you to receive DMs if you participate.