After training, the players arrived at the venue, put on their new 2023 season suits, and had a photo session.
In the anteroom of the main venue, we displayed new NIKE uniforms and NEWYORKER official suits, as well as booths for our partners.
After an introductory video signaling the opening, President Koizumi took the stage to give a presentation.
Next, our official partners were invited to the stage, and the players and manager presented them with pennants.
Then, Manager Iwamasa, representing the team, addressed all the attendees.
Following that, a "Kagami-biraki" (sake barrel opening ceremony) was held, with partners, President Koizumi, Manager Iwamasa, and Players' Association Chairman Oki participating in happi coats.
The toast was proposed by Mr. Kin-ya Seto, Representative Director, President and CEO of LIXIL Corporation.
Afterward, a social gathering took place, during which the players, despite the limited time, signed autographs and posed for photos with the guests.
During the social gathering, new players took the stage, hosted by C.R.O. Nakata and announcer Mishima, where they presented the new NIKE uniforms and NEWYORKER official suits, and each player introduced themselves. Player Morioka entertained the venue by performing a special trick.
Afterward, pennants were presented to our club partners, suppliers, and business club members, and all the players, Manager Iwamasa, and President Koizumi returned to the stage.
After introducing our partners who have been with us for over 20 years, commemorative plaques were presented to Mr. Yasuo Horie, President and CEO of Yellow Hat Co., Ltd., Mr. Hideo Nishino, Representative Director and Deputy President of Joyo Bank, Ltd., and Mr. Kazuhiko Niizuma, President and CEO of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd., all of whom are celebrating their 30th anniversary as partners this year. Then, Mr. Yasuo Horie, President and CEO of Yellow Hat Co., Ltd., gave a speech on behalf of the three companies sponsoring our 30th anniversary.
After the players and manager bowed deeply to the attending partners, they exited one by one, concluding the kickoff party.
