Angkor Tiger FC: Approximately 3,000 Supporters Enthusiastic! Dramatic Victory and Japanese Food Culture Fusion at "Japan Taste Night"
Angkor Tiger FC, in collaboration with JETRO Phnom Penh Office, hosted "Japan Taste Night" on May 3, 2026. Approximately 3,000 supporters celebrated a dramatic victory, experiencing Japanese food culture and showcasing the potential for international cultural and commercial partnerships.
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Angkor Tiger FC (Headquarters: Siem Reap, Cambodia; Owner: Akihiro Kato) hosted the co-sponsored event "Japan Taste Night" with the JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) Phnom Penh Office on May 3, 2026.
This event was held at Angkor Tiger FC's home stadium, "Akihiro Kato Stadium," alongside the "Japan Taste Fair in Siem Reap" event, which took place over five days at Angkor Market III, a supermarket in Siem Reap city. It recorded an attendance of approximately 3,000 people, becoming a memorable night that delivered Japanese food culture to local fans along with a dramatic victory.
■ Dominating a 4-3 Slugfest! A Dramatic Victory of "Courage and Hope" That Shook the Stadium
The moment Angkor Tiger FC won the back-and-forth game with a final score of 4-3, the 2,997 fans packed into the stadium erupted in joy, engulfing Siem Reap's night in a whirlwind of excitement.
A halftime game offering Japanese food prizes was also held during the break.
■ Delivering Japanese Food Culture Through Football: "Japan Taste Night"
From 4:30 PM, before the match began, udon sampling was distributed to visiting guests and fans.
At the opening ceremony held from 5:20 PM, the following distinguished guests delivered speeches that deepened the friendship between Japan and Cambodia:
JETRO Phnom Penh Office: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director
Angkor Tiger FC: Akihiro Kato, Representative
Consular Office of Japan in Siem Reap: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director
Siem Reap Provincial Government: Dy Rado, Deputy Governor
In photo: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consular Office of Japan in Siem Reap. In photo: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office.
■ A New Form of "International Collaboration" Using Sports as a Platform
This "Japan Taste Night" was not merely a football match; it demonstrated the potential for international cultural and commercial partnerships in Siem Reap.
Through collaboration with JETRO and Angkor Market III, the stadium, a highly energetic space, was utilized as a "platform" to directly deliver excellent Japanese products to the local community.
It showed that a football club can serve as a bridge connecting the region with Japan, creating new value.
■ Comment from Angkor Tiger FC Local Representative
"Our mission is to be a symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage. We are confident that enjoying Japanese food culture with nearly 3,000 fans and sharing a victory was precisely a step towards that mission. Football has the power to transcend language barriers and connect people. We will continue our activities contributing to cultural exchange through sports and the development of Cambodia."
【About Angkor Tiger FC】
Angkor Tiger FC is a professional football club based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. With the mission to be a "symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage," the club actively engages in social contribution through football and acts as a bridge to Japan.
Official Website: https://lnk.bio/angkor_tiger
【Contact for this matter】
Angkor Tiger FC Contact Email: shoji.taiga@angkor-tiger.com
This event was held at Angkor Tiger FC's home stadium, "Akihiro Kato Stadium," alongside the "Japan Taste Fair in Siem Reap" event, which took place over five days at Angkor Market III, a supermarket in Siem Reap city. It recorded an attendance of approximately 3,000 people, becoming a memorable night that delivered Japanese food culture to local fans along with a dramatic victory.
■ Dominating a 4-3 Slugfest! A Dramatic Victory of "Courage and Hope" That Shook the Stadium
The moment Angkor Tiger FC won the back-and-forth game with a final score of 4-3, the 2,997 fans packed into the stadium erupted in joy, engulfing Siem Reap's night in a whirlwind of excitement.
A halftime game offering Japanese food prizes was also held during the break.
■ Delivering Japanese Food Culture Through Football: "Japan Taste Night"
From 4:30 PM, before the match began, udon sampling was distributed to visiting guests and fans.
At the opening ceremony held from 5:20 PM, the following distinguished guests delivered speeches that deepened the friendship between Japan and Cambodia:
JETRO Phnom Penh Office: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director
Angkor Tiger FC: Akihiro Kato, Representative
Consular Office of Japan in Siem Reap: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director
Siem Reap Provincial Government: Dy Rado, Deputy Governor
In photo: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consular Office of Japan in Siem Reap. In photo: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office.
■ A New Form of "International Collaboration" Using Sports as a Platform
This "Japan Taste Night" was not merely a football match; it demonstrated the potential for international cultural and commercial partnerships in Siem Reap.
Through collaboration with JETRO and Angkor Market III, the stadium, a highly energetic space, was utilized as a "platform" to directly deliver excellent Japanese products to the local community.
It showed that a football club can serve as a bridge connecting the region with Japan, creating new value.
■ Comment from Angkor Tiger FC Local Representative
"Our mission is to be a symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage. We are confident that enjoying Japanese food culture with nearly 3,000 fans and sharing a victory was precisely a step towards that mission. Football has the power to transcend language barriers and connect people. We will continue our activities contributing to cultural exchange through sports and the development of Cambodia."
【About Angkor Tiger FC】
Angkor Tiger FC is a professional football club based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. With the mission to be a "symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage," the club actively engages in social contribution through football and acts as a bridge to Japan.
Official Website: https://lnk.bio/angkor_tiger
【Contact for this matter】
Angkor Tiger FC Contact Email: shoji.taiga@angkor-tiger.com