Mayor Kishida, Hokota City Office staff, Hokota City mascot character Hokomaru, members of the calligraphy club from Ibaraki Prefectural Hokota Daini High School, and 17 children from Hokota Municipal Daini Nursery were on hand to greet Zico TD with applause and "Zico chants." A bouquet of flowers was presented by the Hokota Brand Ambassador.
Additionally, Mayor Kishida presented melons and sweet potatoes, specialties of Hokota City.
During the discussion with Mayor Kishida, Zico TD stated, "Antlers cannot exist without everyone's support. I am very grateful for this opportunity. The match against Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday the 9th will be a tough one, so we will need everyone's strength. Let's fight together as one."
As he departed, Zico TD shook hands and took photos with staff members and children before leaving the Hokota City Office.
For "Hometown Days Hokota Day" held during the match against Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday the 9th, Antlers Fan Club members, elementary, junior high, and high school students, and those aged 65 and over who reside, work, or study in Hokota City will be invited for free. General residents, students, and workers will also receive a special price of 1,000 yen.
Applications will be open until 2 PM on Saturday the 9th. Please come to Kashima Stadium!