On Sunday, August 24, 2025, during the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 27 match FC Tokyo vs Kyoto Sanga F.C., a home game event was held.
[1] "Exciting! J.League Work Adventure! Go Behind the Scenes of the Stadium!"
Through this work experience, participants learned about the behind-the-scenes process leading up to a J.League match, deepened their understanding of careers related to sports, and gained a sense of fulfillment from working as well as an opportunity to think about their own future by actually experiencing the tasks involved.
On the day, I experienced various tasks such as customer service at the capsule toy vending area, preparing chairs in the VIP and press seats by wiping them, distributing leisure sheets at the main entrance, and handing out player cards.
The school students were a little nervous about their first experience, but as they gradually got used to the system of merchandise sales and the flow of customer service, they received warm encouragement from fans and supporters saying "Do your best!" and greeted them with cheerful voices!
It was a valuable opportunity for the school students, and we hope that by closely experiencing the teamwork of the staff and their approach to work, it has become a chance for them to think about working and their future.
Someday, we all look forward to the experience this time becoming an opportunity to reunite as members of FC Tokyo!
[2] Warm-up Observation
Before the match, we had the valuable opportunity to closely observe the players warming up on the pitch and learn how they prepare their condition.
The participating school students focused intently on watching the players as they prepared, and they experienced the stadium atmosphere created by fans and supporters at pitch level.
Also, they were excited throughout, seeing their favorite and admired players right in front of them, waving their hands and cheering for the players!
[3] Banner Walk Kids
During halftime, first and sixth graders attending the school energetically ran around the pitch holding a banner of the FC Tokyo Soccer and Futsal School.
It was just after conceding a goal near the end of the first half, but the school students quickly switched their mindset and showed us their confident walk with smiles. Their earnest attitude brought smiles and waves from fans and supporters,
which became a great force in expanding the school's community!
