Tokyo Tower to be Illuminated in SAMURAI BLUE Team Colors
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- Tokyo Tower to be Illuminated in SAMURAI BLUE Team Colors
- The Japan Football Association (JFA), in cooperation with Tokyo Tower, will illuminate Tokyo Tower in the team color 'blue' of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national football team) on June 11, 14, 21, and 25, 2026. This event is part of the 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026' campaign to support the team as they aim for the 2026 World Cup.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 3, 2026
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The Japan Football Association (JFA), in cooperation with Tokyo Tower, will illuminate Tokyo Tower in the team color 'blue' of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national football team) on June 11, 14, 21, and 25, 2026. This event is part of the 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026' campaign to support the team as they aim for the 2026 World Cup.
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- Tokyo Tower to be Illuminated in SAMURAI BLUE Team Colors (June 3, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 3, 2026
The Japan Football Association (JFA), in cooperation with Tokyo Tower, will illuminate Tokyo Tower in the team color 'blue' of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national football team) on June 11, 14, 21, and 25, 2026. This event is part of the 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026' campaign to support the team as they aim for the 2026 World Cup.
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- 📰 Published: June 3, 2026 at 23:00
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Scene from the previous illumination in 2022 ©JFA
It has been decided that Tokyo Tower will be illuminated in the team color 'blue' of SAMURAI BLUE on Thursday, June 11, Sunday, June 14, Sunday, June 21, and Thursday, June 25. This initiative is carried out with the cooperation of Tokyo Tower. By lighting up Tokyo Tower, one of Japan's iconic 'sceneries,' in blue, it calls for nationwide support for SAMURAI BLUE, who are aiming for the 'greatest stage.'
■ Overview of 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026 Tokyo Tower Illumination'
[Organizer] Japan Football Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
[Cooperation] TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd.
[Lighting Design] Ishii Motoko Design Office Co., Ltd.
[Lighting Schedule]
Lighting Schedule
Match Schedule *All times Japan Standard Time
June 11 (Thu) Sunset – 24:00
June 12 (Fri) Tournament Opening
June 14 (Sun) Sunset – 24:00
June 15 (Mon) Kickoff scheduled at 5:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Netherlands National Team
June 21 (Sun) 0:30 – 5:00
June 21 (Sun) Kickoff scheduled at 13:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Tunisia National Team
June 25 (Thu) Sunset – 24:00
June 26 (Fri) Kickoff scheduled at 8:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Sweden National Team
Note: [Catchphrase 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026 FOR OUR GREATEST STAGE']
In the 'JFA 2005 Declaration,' the JFA has set forth the 'JFA Promise 2050' to 'host the FIFA World Cup by 2050 and have the Japan national team become the champion of that tournament.' To fulfill this promise, the team must now aim for the top of the world.
SAMURAI BLUE seeks the 'greatest stage' seen at the World Cup and will fight on the world stage together with many supporters. The 'greatest stage' literally represents the view from the top of the world, but the phrase also embodies the scene of joy and smiles overflowing everywhere in Japan. It is not a stage desired only by SAMURAI BLUE, but a landscape hoped for together with everyone involved in Japanese football, hence 'OUR GREATEST STAGE.'
Special page: https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/for_our_greatest_stage_2026/
It has been decided that Tokyo Tower will be illuminated in the team color 'blue' of SAMURAI BLUE on Thursday, June 11, Sunday, June 14, Sunday, June 21, and Thursday, June 25. This initiative is carried out with the cooperation of Tokyo Tower. By lighting up Tokyo Tower, one of Japan's iconic 'sceneries,' in blue, it calls for nationwide support for SAMURAI BLUE, who are aiming for the 'greatest stage.'
■ Overview of 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026 Tokyo Tower Illumination'
[Organizer] Japan Football Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
[Cooperation] TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd.
[Lighting Design] Ishii Motoko Design Office Co., Ltd.
[Lighting Schedule]
Lighting Schedule
Match Schedule *All times Japan Standard Time
June 11 (Thu) Sunset – 24:00
June 12 (Fri) Tournament Opening
June 14 (Sun) Sunset – 24:00
June 15 (Mon) Kickoff scheduled at 5:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Netherlands National Team
June 21 (Sun) 0:30 – 5:00
June 21 (Sun) Kickoff scheduled at 13:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Tunisia National Team
June 25 (Thu) Sunset – 24:00
June 26 (Fri) Kickoff scheduled at 8:00
SAMURAI BLUE vs. Sweden National Team
Note: [Catchphrase 'For Our Greatest Stage 2026 FOR OUR GREATEST STAGE']
In the 'JFA 2005 Declaration,' the JFA has set forth the 'JFA Promise 2050' to 'host the FIFA World Cup by 2050 and have the Japan national team become the champion of that tournament.' To fulfill this promise, the team must now aim for the top of the world.
SAMURAI BLUE seeks the 'greatest stage' seen at the World Cup and will fight on the world stage together with many supporters. The 'greatest stage' literally represents the view from the top of the world, but the phrase also embodies the scene of joy and smiles overflowing everywhere in Japan. It is not a stage desired only by SAMURAI BLUE, but a landscape hoped for together with everyone involved in Japanese football, hence 'OUR GREATEST STAGE.'
Special page: https://www.jfa.jp/samuraiblue/for_our_greatest_stage_2026/
FAQ
How many days will the illumination take place?
It will take place on 4 days: June 11, 14, 21, and 25, 2026.
What are the lighting hours?
Generally from sunset to 24:00, but on June 21 it will be from 0:30 to 5:00.
What is the purpose of this event?
To call for nationwide support for SAMURAI BLUE as they aim for the 2026 World Cup.