The food court also featured original "Uo-Niku SHOCK!!" menus using local Ibaraki Prefecture ingredients.
We also held a "Niku SHOCK!! Raffle" where the first 150 customers who purchased items at each food court stall received a raffle ticket.
As a participation prize, we gave away "Niku SHOCK!!" stickers.
Before the match, a friendly town agreement signing ceremony was held with Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
At "Kashima DANDAN Hiroba" next to the Cleaning Senka Kids Park outside the stadium, students from Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima High School and Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima High School Affiliated Junior High School Brass Band Club performed.
The Shikao Family appeared at "Kashima DANDAN Hiroba" and held a birthday celebration event for Shikao.
There was a high-five event with Shikao.
Anton presented a flag with messages from everyone who participated in the Tokyo V match.
Shikako presented Shikao with "Shikatako" (tako - octopus) hoping for his continued happiness.
A rock-paper-scissors tournament was also held.
Finally, the Shikao Family took a commemorative photo with everyone who gathered.
Kaneka Corporation, an official partner, set up a booth near the NIPPON STEEL gate outside the stadium. They distributed free samples to 2,500 people.
Ohayo Dairy Products Co., Ltd., a group company of Nippon Kabaya Ohayo Holdings Co., Ltd., which is a club partner, also set up a booth. They sold ice cream and pudding.
We held "Friendly Town Days - Inashiki City Day". There were stage events by Inashiki City's mascot "Inanosuke", free distribution of "Inanosuke" masks and fans, and sales of local specialties.
We also held "Friendly Town Days - Miho Village Day". There were stage events by Miho Village's mascot "Mihoosu" and sales of local specialties.
An original design "Antlers Truck" was displayed for the Yokohama F. Marinos match on Saturday, June 1st, to be held at the National Stadium.
Many food stalls were set up along Mercari Road, and visitors enjoyed their meals.
An academy introduction booth was set up on the 2nd-floor concourse near the NIPPON STEEL gate on the main stand side of the stadium. It introduced information about the "Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2024 EAST" where Kashima Antlers Youth participates, and school activities.
Before the match, a curtain raiser match was held on the pitch, where children enjoyed playing on the Kashima Stadium pitch.
The "6th ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB Blood Drive Support Project" was held next to Mercari Road outside the stadium.
Those who donated blood received a high-power light with a carabiner featuring the "ANTLERS BUSINESS CLUB" logo. They also participated in a raffle to win a 24 NIKE replica uniform (1ST) signed by a player.
Match days are packed with fun events in addition to the games themselves. The next home game is against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, June 1st. This match will be held at the National Stadium. Please come and join us!