【Love! Antlers SUNTORY DAY】
To show appreciation for loyal customers, "The Premium Malt's" was sold at a discounted price at all concourse stores. In addition, customers who purchased 1,000 yen or more including drinks at the concourse stores received a drink voucher that could be exchanged for a tasting of either "Itadaki," a new genre product launched on July 4th (Tuesday), "All-Free," a non-alcoholic beer renewed in mid-May, or "Pepsi Strong 5.0GV," which will be renewed on July 18th (Tuesday). Those with tasting vouchers were also able to participate in an autograph session with players Oda and Tanaka. At the entrance gates, cheering sheets were distributed to supporters to be held up when the players entered. The cheering sheets included a report from CRO Nakata's visit to the Suntory factory.
Seminars on how to enjoy "The Premium Malt's" were held, which are very popular every year. The numbered tickets for the four seminars were all distributed shortly after the gates opened, demonstrating their popularity.
During halftime, a grand lottery drawing was held, with a total of 302 winners receiving lavish prizes such as "The Premium Malt's" and "Pepsi Strong 5.0GV."
【Hometown Days "Hokota Day"】
Elementary, junior high, and high school students, individuals aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, studying, or working in Hokota City, one of Antlers' hometowns, were invited free of charge. General residents, students, and workers were also offered special discounts.
On the stage at the 2nd floor back stand, traditional music performances (Hokota Bayashi Association) and PR for the Hoko Shrine Grand Festival were held, along with a PR talk by the Mayor of Hokota and CRO Nakata, and a rock-paper-scissors tournament where local specialties and player-signed goods were given as prizes.
Specialty products included chilled baked sweet potatoes made from Beni Haruka sweet potatoes, a Hokota specialty and Japan's top producer of sweet potatoes, and gelato made from Hokota City melons, also Japan's top melon producer. A "garapon" lottery was held for purchasers, with prizes such as fresh vegetables. Additionally, all purchasers of specialty products received "Nissin Yakisoba."
In the sponsor and VIP lounge, small bowls of Hokota City-grown Ama-eru mini tomatoes and German potato salad made with Hokota City-grown potatoes were served.
【Friendly Town Days "Ami Day"】
Elementary, junior high, and high school students, individuals aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, studying, or working in Ami, one of Antlers' friendly towns, were invited free of charge. General residents, students, and workers were also offered special discounts.
On the stage at the 2nd floor back stand, the Kasumigaura High School Cheer & Dance Club performed a powerful and synchronized routine. Additionally, "Minarai Monster," a girl band consisting of three sisters from the town, performed.
An arm wrestling match was also held with Yuichi Nakayama, an arm wrestling champion from the town (winner of the 33rd All Japan Arm Wrestling Championship, over 100kg class).
Specialty products such as Yokaren no Machi cookies, Ami-grown melon donuts, Omu-soba with Ami-grown yacon, and large watermelons were sold. The first 100 customers who made a purchase received a free clear file from the "Ami Green Melon Sweets Fair."
2017 NEWYORKER Official Wear 2nd Model Sales Event
NEWYORKER, the official supplier, held a stadium sales event for the 2017 official wear 2nd model (worn by players and staff) and official suits.
【Antlers Photo Project】
A photo booth was set up where visitors could take photos using specially designed frames. The photos taken could be downloaded to their mobile phones for free. Additionally, by posting photos taken at the booth or self-taken photos on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag "#ShikaPhoto," the posted photos could be printed out for free. Furthermore, the first 500 visitors received their printed photos in a photo folder as a gift. Those whose printed photos showed a winning image received a FREAKS magazine signed by a player.
【Tonkatsu Maisen Limited Sale】
To commemorate "Love! Antlers SUNTORY DAY," a "Tonkatsu Maisen" booth appeared in the stadium concourse. The 500 limited-edition pork cutlet sandwiches quickly sold out.
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