【Angkor Tiger FC】Approximately 3,000 Supporters in Ecstasy! Dramatic Victory and Japanese Food Culture Fusion at "Japan Taste Night"
Angkor Tiger FC co-hosted "Japan Taste Night" with JETRO Phnom Penh office on May 3, 2026, combining a thrilling 4-3 victory with Japanese food culture, drawing nearly 3,000 fans to Akihiro Kato Stadium. This event showcased the potential for international cultural and commercial partnerships in Siem Reap, utilizing football as a platform to connect Japan and Cambodia.
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Angkor Tiger FC (hometown: Siem Reap, Cambodia, owner: Akihiro Kato) held a 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" along with the "Japan Taste Fair in Siem Reap" event, which ran for five days at Angkor Market III, a supermarket in Siem Reap city. It attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, marking a memorable night where Japanese food culture was delivered to local fans along with a dramatic victory.
■ 4-3 slugfest victory! A thrilling win of "courage and hope" that shook the stadium
The moment Angkor Tiger FC secured a 4-3 victory in a back-and-forth game, 2,997 fans packed into the stadium erupted in cheers, engulfing Siem Reap's night in a wave of excitement.
A halftime game offering Japanese food as prizes was also held.
■ Delivering Japanese Food Culture through Soccer: "Japan Taste Night"
From 4:30 PM before the match, "udon" sampling was distributed to attending guests and fans.
At the opening ceremony held from 5:20 PM, the following distinguished guests gave speeches that deepened the friendship between Japan and Cambodia:
- Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office
- Akihiro Kato, Representative, Angkor Tiger FC
- Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consulate Office of Japan in Siem Reap
- Dy Rado, Vice Governor, Siem Reap Provincial Government
Photo: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consulate Office of Japan in Siem Reap. Photo: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office.
■ A New Form of "International Collaboration" Using Sports as a Platform
This "Japan Taste Night" was more than just a soccer 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 high-energy space, was utilized as a "platform" to directly deliver excellent Japanese products to the local community.
This showed that a soccer club can become a bridge connecting the region and 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 convinced that enjoying Japanese food culture and sharing a victory with nearly 3,000 fans this time is precisely a step towards that mission. Soccer has the power to overcome language barriers and connect people. We will continue activities that contribute to cultural exchange through sports and the development of Cambodia."
【About Angkor Tiger FC】
A professional soccer club based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. With the mission of "being a symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage," the club actively engages in social contribution through soccer and activities that bridge ties with 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" along with the "Japan Taste Fair in Siem Reap" event, which ran for five days at Angkor Market III, a supermarket in Siem Reap city. It attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, marking a memorable night where Japanese food culture was delivered to local fans along with a dramatic victory.
■ 4-3 slugfest victory! A thrilling win of "courage and hope" that shook the stadium
The moment Angkor Tiger FC secured a 4-3 victory in a back-and-forth game, 2,997 fans packed into the stadium erupted in cheers, engulfing Siem Reap's night in a wave of excitement.
A halftime game offering Japanese food as prizes was also held.
■ Delivering Japanese Food Culture through Soccer: "Japan Taste Night"
From 4:30 PM before the match, "udon" sampling was distributed to attending guests and fans.
At the opening ceremony held from 5:20 PM, the following distinguished guests gave speeches that deepened the friendship between Japan and Cambodia:
- Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office
- Akihiro Kato, Representative, Angkor Tiger FC
- Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consulate Office of Japan in Siem Reap
- Dy Rado, Vice Governor, Siem Reap Provincial Government
Photo: Atsushi Yonezawa, Director, Consulate Office of Japan in Siem Reap. Photo: Kohei Wakabayashi, Director, JETRO Phnom Penh Office.
■ A New Form of "International Collaboration" Using Sports as a Platform
This "Japan Taste Night" was more than just a soccer 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 high-energy space, was utilized as a "platform" to directly deliver excellent Japanese products to the local community.
This showed that a soccer club can become a bridge connecting the region and 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 convinced that enjoying Japanese food culture and sharing a victory with nearly 3,000 fans this time is precisely a step towards that mission. Soccer has the power to overcome language barriers and connect people. We will continue activities that contribute to cultural exchange through sports and the development of Cambodia."
【About Angkor Tiger FC】
A professional soccer club based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. With the mission of "being a symbol of Cambodia's dreams, hopes, and courage," the club actively engages in social contribution through soccer and activities that bridge ties with Japan.
Official Website: https://lnk.bio/angkor_tiger
Contact for this matter: Angkor Tiger FC Contact Email: shoji.taiga@angkor-tiger.com