Submitted 'Request for Stadium Development Plan' to Katsushika Ward on March 31
Nankatsu SC submitted a request to Katsushika Ward for the early realization of a stadium and a Captain Tsubasa Museum. The club aims to lead the fundraising for a sustainable operation.
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On March 31, 2026, Nankatsu SC Co., Ltd. visited Katsunori Aoki, the Mayor of Katsushika Ward, and submitted a request regarding the stadium development plan and other matters. Nankatsu SC President Yoichi Takahashi and Executive Vice President Yoshihiro Iwamoto attended on the day.
Currently, Nankatsu SC Co., Ltd. is taking charge of raising funds for the stadium's construction and operation, proceeding with discussions based on the premise of sustainable management. Upon this, they requested the following three points from Katsushika Ward:
- Early realization of the stadium concept, which will lead to further enhancing the appeal of Katsushika Ward
- Installation of a 'Captain Tsubasa Museum' within the planned stadium development site
- Conclusion of a partnership agreement to further enhance regional contributions through sports
On the day, opinions were exchanged regarding the 'importance of proceeding while gaining the understanding of the ward residents' and the 'construction of a sustainable management system' for the stadium development. Mayor Aoki indicated the importance of proceeding in a long-term, sustainable manner while incorporating the knowledge of experts, and expressed a positive stance, stating, 'Sports are an important element in enhancing the appeal of the region, and we want to proceed while broadening understanding.'
Executive VP Iwamoto stated, 'Tackling this with a private-sector initiative will lead to the realization of a better facility,' and expressed the view that 'timing is crucial in fundraising, and we want to proceed without missing any opportunities.' Furthermore, he shared an understanding with Mayor Aoki that they will tackle the period leading up to soliciting broad proposals through public offerings and the like with a sense of speed in order to further advance the stadium concept.
Nankatsu SC will continue to work towards the realization of a new sports hub in Katsushika Ward and making regional contributions through sports, in collaboration with local residents, the government, and partners.
Currently, Nankatsu SC Co., Ltd. is taking charge of raising funds for the stadium's construction and operation, proceeding with discussions based on the premise of sustainable management. Upon this, they requested the following three points from Katsushika Ward:
- Early realization of the stadium concept, which will lead to further enhancing the appeal of Katsushika Ward
- Installation of a 'Captain Tsubasa Museum' within the planned stadium development site
- Conclusion of a partnership agreement to further enhance regional contributions through sports
On the day, opinions were exchanged regarding the 'importance of proceeding while gaining the understanding of the ward residents' and the 'construction of a sustainable management system' for the stadium development. Mayor Aoki indicated the importance of proceeding in a long-term, sustainable manner while incorporating the knowledge of experts, and expressed a positive stance, stating, 'Sports are an important element in enhancing the appeal of the region, and we want to proceed while broadening understanding.'
Executive VP Iwamoto stated, 'Tackling this with a private-sector initiative will lead to the realization of a better facility,' and expressed the view that 'timing is crucial in fundraising, and we want to proceed without missing any opportunities.' Furthermore, he shared an understanding with Mayor Aoki that they will tackle the period leading up to soliciting broad proposals through public offerings and the like with a sense of speed in order to further advance the stadium concept.
Nankatsu SC will continue to work towards the realization of a new sports hub in Katsushika Ward and making regional contributions through sports, in collaboration with local residents, the government, and partners.