Report

On Sunday, August 16th, the day of the J1 2nd Stage Round 7 match against Sendai, various events were held in the concourse as part of Hometown Days "Kashima Day," and au Shaberu Kids was also held. Additionally, as part of the "Ibaraki Kids Special Day," elementary school students residing in Ibaraki Prefecture were invited free of charge to the Supporters' Seats. As a "Chicken Ramen 57th Anniversary Project," Chicken Ramen was given away on a first-come, first-served basis, among other things. Furthermore, the "Kashima BIG" prize draw for attendees was also conducted.

【Chicken Ramen 57th Anniversary Project】
The first 15,000 attendees received a free "Chicken Ramen." Also, everyone who participated in the ring toss game at the Kashima City booth received a Chicken Ramen Mini (3-pack).

【Kashima City Booth】
On stage, Kashima Yume Komachi introduced tourist spots and events in Kashima City, such as the Shinkosai/Chochin Machi festival, firework displays, and the Kashima Matsuri. Furthermore, Nakata C.R.O also appeared on the stage event and enlivened the venue by distributing 500 limited edition "Kashima City x Kashima Antlers" collaboration fans. "Nazca-chan" and "Bokuden" also visited.

At the booth, a "stuff-your-own" event for specially cultivated rice, a specialty of Kashima City, was held under the title "RICE TO THE CHALLENGE ~Stuff Your Own Specially Cultivated Rice!~". Specially cultivated rice was sold on the day, and pre-orders for new rice harvested in September were taken. Also, the hometown specialty bowl "Tsukare 'Shirasu' Don" was sold.

Furthermore, after the players' entrance, Mayor Koichi Nishikori of Kashima City presented specialty products to Captain Ogasawara.

【Kashin Walking ~Antlers Victory Road~】
For the first time as "Hometown Days," events began outside the stadium. Supporters who gathered at Kashima Jingu Grand Torii at 3:00 PM on the day prayed for Antlers' victory at Kashima Jingu, then paraded to Kashima Stadium. At the stadium, Nakata C.R.O welcomed the participants.

【Ibaraki Product Exhibition】
On the second floor concourse on the back stand side, an Ibaraki Product Exhibition booth appeared. The Ibaraki Food Culture Research Group (Sake Shu) sold "Melon Marugoto Cream Soda" and other items.

【SKY PerfecTV! Subscription Promotion Campaign】
At the SKY PerfecTV! booth on the second floor main stand side concourse, stamp cards that began with the J1 1st Stage Round 7 match against Kobe were distributed. Also, a special panel of Shoji appeared next to the booth.

【Attendee Prize Draw "Kashima BIG"】
A lottery was held for stadium attendees only, with prizes provided by Sekisho Shoji Co., Ltd., Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., and Kashima City.

【au Shaberu Kids】

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