[Updated on 7/4 (Thu)]
・Nanae Hirokawa has been appointed as the FC Tokyo Photo Support Ambassador!
◇For more details, please click here
As part of the event on the day, a photography lecture will be conducted by a professional photographer.
On Aug 11 (Sun, holiday) during the Kawasaki Frontale match, we will sell special seats "Pitchside Photo Support Seats" to capture the players and the atmosphere of the stadium in photos.
In addition, we plan to launch a photo support service called 'Photo Support' for sports fans to share the photos they have taken.
With the cooperation of Nikon, a J-League supporting company, we also offer a "Nikon Camera Trial Experience" where you can fully experience Nikon cameras during the event!
We will also provide instructions and support for camera operation, so even those who want to start now or are interested but do not have a camera can enjoy it.
Please take this opportunity to visit the "Pitchside Photo Support Seat."
* Of course, those who have cameras other than Nikon can also participate.
□Target Match
August 11, 2024 (Sun, Holiday)
2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Sec. 26 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale
(19:00 Kick-off/Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Installation Location
Back stand side pitch side
*To facilitate easier photography in front of the goal, installations are planned on the north side stand and south side stand.
* This is the cheering section for FC Tokyo, so wearing the visiting team's uniforms or merchandise, as well as cheering for the visiting team, is not allowed.
□Price
15,000 yen
The price will be the same regardless of the availability of the Nikon trial camera.
□Number of Seats for Sale
50 seats
※10 of these seats will have Nikon trial cameras available.
□About the Nikon Trial Camera
We offer free camera rentals to those who select "Trial Camera Available" when purchasing the Photo Support Sheet.
*There are 10 seats available for the trial camera (first come, first served).
▼Rental Equipment
・Mirrorless Camera
・Telephoto Lens
・Spare Battery
* The types of rental equipment cannot be specified.
* Please bring your own CFXpress/XQD/SD cards (64GB or more recommended)
□Schedule for the Day
・On the day of the match, we plan to gather about 2 hours before kickoff (around 17:00). Please be aware that if you are late for the gathering time, it may take some time to guide you to your seats.
・Details of the schedule for the day will be sent to the email address registered with your J.League ID used when purchasing tickets. Please ensure that you can receive emails from "fan1@fctokyo.co.jp".
*Please do not remove FC Tokyo from your favorite club settings until the day of the match.
If you remove it from your favorite club settings, you will not receive information from FC Tokyo, so please be careful.
□FC Tokyo Photo Support Ambassador Nanae Hirokawa Appointed
To help more people understand the joy and depth of photography and cameras, Nanae Hirokawa (Wasta) has been appointed as the Photo Support Ambassador (in charge of FC Tokyo)!
◇For more details, click here
※Mr. Hirokawa will not participate in the photo support seat for the Kawasaki Frontale match on 8/11 (Sunday holiday) due to scheduling conflicts.
□Additional Event (Updated July 4th)
For everyone who purchased the "Photo Support Seat," there will be a lecture on photography by active photographers Ayano Miura and Makoto Miura! Please feel free to ask them many questions, as they have been following the blue and red since the Tokyo Gas days.
【Profile】
(Left) Ayano Miura
Member of the Japan Photographers Association, Japan Sports Press Association, International Sports Press Association, and Japan Stage Photographers Association
Freelance photographer supporting FC Tokyo. Mainly responsible for covering the J League and the Japan national team, as well as photographing for magazines, web articles, and various team media.
(Right) Mr. Makoto Miura
(Public Corporation) Japan Photographers Association / (General Incorporated Association) Japan Travel Photographers Association / Japan Stage Photographers Association / Japan Society of Photographic Arts Member
After working at an advertising studio, he became independent at the age of 30. Mainly focusing on advertising photography, he also hosts workshops as a place to learn photographic expression. He is also in charge of photography classes for camera manufacturers. He started photographing soccer during his time at Tokyo Gas, and after covering the Japan national team and J-League both domestically and internationally, he is currently focusing on FC Tokyo.
□Notes
・This seating is intended for still photography with a camera. If you only wish to record video or watch the game, please refrain from doing so.
・Photography with smartphones is prohibited.
・Children who have not yet entered school are not allowed to watch even if they are on a parent's lap.
・Flash photography and the use of tripods are not allowed. *Monopods are permitted.
・Due to the nature of the seating, there is a possibility that a ball may come flying towards you. Please understand that we cannot be held responsible for any damage to cameras brought to the venue during the match.
・The only food and drink allowed on the pitch side is water. Please bring enough water to prevent heatstroke.
・Support items such as flags, cheer banners, and noise-making devices are not allowed. Towel scarves and uniforms are permitted.
・Standing up to take photos during the match is prohibited as it may disturb other spectators. (We will provide folding chairs, so please sit while taking photos)
・Participation with pointed shoes such as spikes or high heels is not allowed.
・Photos or videos of spectators during the match may be used by our club, J-League, or general media, so please understand this in advance.
・We ask for your understanding and cooperation in following the staff's guidance during the match and photography.
※The event will proceed rain or shine. In case of rain, please wear a raincoat or similar and participate. Use of umbrellas is prohibited.
About the Photo Support Service "Photo Support" for Sports Fans
The FC Tokyo version of the photo support service "Photo Support" will be launched in conjunction with the sale of Photo Support seats!
Details of the FC Tokyo version of 'Photo Support' will be provided as soon as they are decided.
