【SHOWA Excite Match 2018】
Original luggage tags were given away!
At the gate, original luggage tags were given away to the first 14,000 visitors.
Showa Sangyo Charity Sale
We sold the "My Recommended Set" introduced by Nakata C.R.O. and Kento Misao in FREAKS Vol. 275 (August issue), and "Antlers Spaghetti" signed by players. All proceeds were donated to the WITH HOPE PROJECT.
Charity Donations
Additionally, Yuto Misao, Okai, Tanaka, and Nakata C.R.O. came to support the charity drive.
【Hometown Days "Hokota Day"】
We invited elementary, junior high, and high school students, people aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, attending school, or working in Hokota City, one of Antlers' hometowns, for free. General residents, students, and workers also received special discounts.
On the special stage in the main stand, the Hokota Bayashi Rengokai performed to promote and celebrate the Hoko Shrine Annual Festival. There was also a PR talk and a rock-paper-scissors tournament with the Mayor of Hokota and Nakata C.R.O.
The Hokota City booth also sold R's melons from Hokota City and held a garapon lottery where participants could win fresh vegetables from Hokota City, which boasts the highest vegetable production value in Japan.
【Friendly Town Days "Miho Day"】
We invited elementary, junior high, and high school students, people aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, attending school, or working in Miho Village, one of Antlers' friendly towns, for free. General residents, students, and workers also received special discounts.
At the back stand, Kitty-chan and Turf-kun greeted visitors.
We played a "Pintanko Game" with Miho's mascot, Turf-kun. In the Pintanko Game, if you hit a ball of the same color as the one Turf-kun chose, you could win a prize.
The Miho Village booth sold grilled eel skewers, curry with plenty of Miho vegetables, and mushroom soup.
【Friendly Town Days "Ami Day"】
We invited elementary, junior high, and high school students, people aged 65 and over, and fan club members residing, attending school, or working in Ami Town, one of Antlers' friendly towns, for free. General residents, students, and workers also received special discounts.
On the special stage in the back stand, the Kasumigaura High School Cheer and Dance Club performed a powerful and synchronized routine. The Cheer and Dance Club is active as a cheering leader for the volleyball club and others, and participates in school events such as cultural festivals, as well as contests and local events.
In addition, Nebaneba Ondo and Yosakoi Soran were performed, and there was also a photo session with Ami Town's official mascot character, Amippe.
The Ami City booth sold local specialties. This time, Tsukachan pound cake and lotus root crackers were sold.
【Visitor Present Project "Shika BIG"】
A present lottery was held exclusively for stadium visitors.
This time, Showa Sangyo provided prizes to 22 people. The SHOWA Excite Match Award presented 50,000 yen gift certificates to 2 people, the Grain Solution Company Award gave 8 people 10 bottles of 600g Olein Rich, and the Showa Sangyo Award presented 12 people with 6 cake-like pancake mixes. Additionally, the Mercari Award gave 10 people 5,000 Mercari points.
【Ibaraki Product Exhibition】
The very popular whole melon cream soda was sold, and it was completely sold out this time as well.
【Hometown Kids Pass】
With a Hometown Kids Pass, elementary school students from the hometown can watch home league matches held at Kashima Stadium for free!
【Heatstroke Prevention Measures】
Although the heat had considerably eased for the Yokohama FM match, as part of heatstroke prevention measures during home games, we distributed free ice packs to visitors and set up the priority entry waiting line on Mercari Road (under the solar panels).
Rest tents and mist fans were also set up.
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