Report

On Wednesday, January 29th, the annual Katori Jingu Shrine victory prayer was held to secure the 2025 season title. Blessed with fine weather this year, players and team staff, led by CEO Fumiaki Koizumi, Manager Tatsuru Oniki, and Players' Association Chairman Tomoki Hayakawa, proceeded along the approach to Kashima Jingu Shrine, where the warmth of the winter sun mingled with the cold air of the shade.



They passed through the Romon gate, currently undergoing construction, and headed to the main hall where the victory prayer would take place.



With many general worshipers watching, the players and team staff took their seats inside the main hall for the victory prayer. President Koizumi, Manager Oniki, and Hayakawa, who was appointed chairman of the 2025 season's players' association, performed the tamagushi offering.





The 2025 season will be fought under a new structure, including Manager Oniki. Players, team staff, and club staff will unite with the supporters to fight each and every match.