We regret to announce that Hiroshi Shimozuma, our director (advisor to Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation), passed away on November 15 (Sunday) at 2:20 a.m. at the age of 78, while undergoing medical treatment. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your kindness during his lifetime.
The wake and funeral were held with only close relatives in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.
Please be advised that the Kashima Antlers players and staff will wear mourning armbands during the Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance J1 League 2nd Stage Matchday 17 game against Nagoya Grampus, scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 22.