On June 6 (Mon), 14 (Tue), 15 (Wed), and 16 (Thu) in 2022, the FC Tokyo Players Association conducted visits to elementary schools.
The elementary school visits, which have been continuously conducted since 2008, are now in their 15th year.
This year, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted the event online. In addition to Fuchu City, Mitaka City, Chofu City, Kodaira City, Nishitokyo City, and Koganei City, we also visited online for the first time nine elementary schools in Suginami Ward, Setagaya Ward, and Shibuya Ward as a club.
Although we couldn't have direct interactions on-site, it was a fun exchange filled with smiles at each school.
Additionally, player Mita visited Matsukyu Elementary School in Setagaya, which is also his alma mater, and sent encouragement to the younger children.
□Manato SHINADA (FC Tokyo Player Association President) Comment
In addition to the six elementary schools that provide significant support every year, we also conducted online visits to new local elementary schools in Shibuya, Setagaya, and Suginami, organized by the players' association. We hoped that the children could learn something useful for their future lives from us players, but instead, we were energized by the brightness and pure, shining presence of the children.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked hard to make this elementary school visit possible. Through activities like this, we will continue to engage in various initiatives to help more people get to know FC Tokyo.
I hope that during the next visit, I can interact directly with the children! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement for FC Tokyo.
□Comment from Hirotaka MITA
※Online visit to my alma mater, Matsukyu Elementary School in Setagaya Ward
I love Setagaya Ward, my hometown, and this time I had the opportunity to conduct my first online class at Matsuki Elementary School, my alma mater, located in Setagaya Ward, and I really enjoyed it myself.
I think there are people in Setagaya who are not very familiar with FC Tokyo, and there are many children who have never been to the stadium, so I would be happy if this visit sparks their interest in FC Tokyo and encourages them to come to the stadium.
□ Participating Elementary Schools for This Visit (in alphabetical order)
Koganei City Minami Elementary School
Kodaira City Kodaira 13th Elementary School
Shibuya Ward Nishihara Elementary School
Suginami Ward Horinouchi Elementary School
Setagaya Ward Sakura Elementary School
Setagaya Ward Matsuoka Elementary School
Chofu City Midorigaoka Elementary School
Nishi Tokyo City Yato Elementary School
Mitaka City Iguchi Elementary SchoolFuchu City Fuchu First Elementary School
FC Tokyo is seeking partners who resonate with FC Tokyo's hometown activities and are willing to work together for the community and the future of children.
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