JR Tokai Agency to Join Shizuoka Prefectural Football Association Group and Begin Designated Management of Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa) from April 1, 2026

JR Tokai Agency Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Kazuya Sato) will participate as a constituent organization in the "Shizuoka Prefectural Football Association Group (*1)" and will commence designated management of Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa) from April 1, 2026.

Designated Management Period: 5 years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

The "Shizuoka Prefectural Football Association" has been responsible for the designated management of Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa) for the past 20 years. From fiscal year 2026, with a new constituent group including our company (*1), it will be designated as a facility manager by Shizuoka Prefecture. Based on safe, secure, and comfortable facility operation, the group will work to enhance the overall appeal of the park and promote its use.

*1
The "Shizuoka Prefectural Football Association Group" is composed of the General Incorporated Foundation Shizuoka Prefectural Football Association as the representative organization, Nippon Kanzai Co., Ltd., and JR Tokai Agency Co., Ltd.

[Operational Policy]
Our group values the perspective of visitors and users, and will promote the creation of a more familiar park as a venue for diverse activities, centered on sports.
Furthermore, as a facility rooted in the community, we aim for operations that can be utilized by many people both within and outside Shizuoka Prefecture, while also committing to appropriate maintenance and smooth operation of the facilities, and enhancing value by leveraging the park's potential.

About Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa)
Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa) is a representative urban park in Shizuoka Prefecture and one of the prefecture's leading sports and exchange hubs, boasting diverse facilities including a stadium and arena.
Through the hosting of sports competitions and various events, it has provided residents with opportunities for sports and recreation, while also contributing to the expansion of exchange populations and the creation of regional vibrancy.
As a public space capable of accommodating a wide range of uses, from daily park visits to large-scale events, it plays multifaceted roles in promoting sports, improving health, and fostering regional exchange.

Facility Overview
Facility Name: Ogasayama General Sports Park (Ecopa)
Commencement of Service: May 10, 2001
Location: 2300-1 Aino, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and other locations
Area: 269.7ha (Prefectural land 267.4ha, National land 2.3ha)
Facility Details:
Shizuoka Stadium: IAAF certified athletics track (CLASS2), Class 1 certified athletics track, Track: 400m per lap, 9 lanes, all-weather paving, Field: 107m x 72m natural grass, Seating capacity: 50,889 people (fixed seats 45,653, movable seats 5,236)
Auxiliary Track and Field: Class 3 certified athletics track (also used as a ball game field), Track: 400m per lap, 6 lanes, all-weather paving, Field: 106m x 69m natural grass
Shizuoka Arena: Floor area 85m x 49m, Seating capacity: 4,862 fixed seats, 1,440 movable seats, 960 mobile seats, Training room available
Auxiliary Gymnasium: Floor area 42m x 35m, Seating capacity: 294 fixed seats
Throwing Practice Area: Supports javelin, shot put, hammer throw, discus throw, Certified throwing area as an ancillary facility to a Class 1 certified athletics track
Artificial Turf Ground: Artificial turf, supports soccer (1 field), futsal, etc.
Multi-purpose Sports Field: Natural grass, supports soccer (1 field), archery, etc.
Plazas, Gardens, Paths, etc.: Biotope, 3 lawn plazas, 3 grounds, 8 outdoor restrooms, 11 parking lots.

Ecopa Official Website Here