First for a J.League Club! Announcement of 'Pal-chan London Bus' Promotional Run
The 'Pal-chan London Bus', a first for a J.League club, will run for promotional purposes in Tokyo from May 18th to 24th. This is part of the promotion for the Gamba Osaka match held at the National Stadium on May 24th.
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S-Pulse is pleased to announce that, as part of its Tokyo promotion, a specially wrapped London bus, the 'Pal-chan London Bus', will operate for the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial League Matchday 18 against Gamba Osaka, presented by JR Tokai Tours, titled "Welcome Home, National Stadium is Shizuoka." This match will be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). This marks the first time a J.League club has operated a wrapped London bus.
■ Implementation Period
May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Overview
The 'Pal-chan London Bus' will tour major locations in Tokyo, promoting the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial League Matchday 18 against Gamba Osaka, presented by JR Tokai Tours, titled "Welcome Home, National Stadium is Shizuoka," which will be held on Sunday, May 24th.
On Sunday, May 24th, the bus will be set up at Shinjuku Southern Terrace as a photo spot.
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Operating Schedule (Planned)
Period: May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
Date/Key Operating Hours (*)
Route, Area/Famous Spots
May 18th (Mon) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Asakusa/Tokyo Skytree Area / Around Senso-ji Temple
May 19th (Tue) 12:30-18:30 / 14:00-15:00
Ikebukuro Area / Around Ikebukuro Station East Exit
May 20th (Wed) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
May 20th (Wed) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
May 21st (Thu) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Roppongi/Akasaka Area / Around Tokyo Midtown
May 22nd (Fri) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Shinjuku Area / Around Kabukicho
May 23rd (Sat) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Shibuya/Harajuku/Omotesando Area / Around Shibuya Scramble Crossing
May 24th (Sun) 9:00-14:00
Shinjuku Southern Terrace (Setup)
May 24th (Sun) 16:00-20:00
Around MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)
* For each route, a key operating route will be set to focus on famous spots. Please take photos of the Pal-chan London Bus with famous Tokyo spots in the background.
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Operating Route
* When viewing the Pal-chan London Bus, please ensure sufficient awareness of surrounding traffic conditions and safety.
* Please refrain from actions that may inconvenience others, such as stepping onto the roadway for viewing or photography.
* Please refrain from speaking to the driver while the bus is in motion, as this is extremely dangerous.
* The operating period and areas may change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.
■ Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Date & Time: May 24th (Sun) 9:00-14:00
Location: Shinjuku Southern Terrace (2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
It will be set up at Shinjuku Southern Terrace as a photo spot, so please stop by before watching the match at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium).
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' SNS Linked Campaign
Date & Time: May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
Campaign details will be announced later on the S-Pulse official website.
■ For more details
JR Tokai Tours presents ORANGE MATCH "Welcome Home, National Stadium is Shizuoka." Special Page
https://www.s-pulse.co.jp/fan/kokohashizuoka20260524
■ Regarding Coverage
Those wishing to cover this event are requested to contact the S-Pulse Public Relations Department.
■ Implementation Period
May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Overview
The 'Pal-chan London Bus' will tour major locations in Tokyo, promoting the Meiji Yasuda J1 Centennial League Matchday 18 against Gamba Osaka, presented by JR Tokai Tours, titled "Welcome Home, National Stadium is Shizuoka," which will be held on Sunday, May 24th.
On Sunday, May 24th, the bus will be set up at Shinjuku Southern Terrace as a photo spot.
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Operating Schedule (Planned)
Period: May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
Date/Key Operating Hours (*)
Route, Area/Famous Spots
May 18th (Mon) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Asakusa/Tokyo Skytree Area / Around Senso-ji Temple
May 19th (Tue) 12:30-18:30 / 14:00-15:00
Ikebukuro Area / Around Ikebukuro Station East Exit
May 20th (Wed) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
May 20th (Wed) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
May 21st (Thu) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Roppongi/Akasaka Area / Around Tokyo Midtown
May 22nd (Fri) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Shinjuku Area / Around Kabukicho
May 23rd (Sat) 12:00-19:00 / 13:30-14:30
Shibuya/Harajuku/Omotesando Area / Around Shibuya Scramble Crossing
May 24th (Sun) 9:00-14:00
Shinjuku Southern Terrace (Setup)
May 24th (Sun) 16:00-20:00
Around MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)
* For each route, a key operating route will be set to focus on famous spots. Please take photos of the Pal-chan London Bus with famous Tokyo spots in the background.
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' Operating Route
* When viewing the Pal-chan London Bus, please ensure sufficient awareness of surrounding traffic conditions and safety.
* Please refrain from actions that may inconvenience others, such as stepping onto the roadway for viewing or photography.
* Please refrain from speaking to the driver while the bus is in motion, as this is extremely dangerous.
* The operating period and areas may change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.
■ Shinjuku Southern Terrace
Date & Time: May 24th (Sun) 9:00-14:00
Location: Shinjuku Southern Terrace (2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
It will be set up at Shinjuku Southern Terrace as a photo spot, so please stop by before watching the match at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium).
■ 'Pal-chan London Bus' SNS Linked Campaign
Date & Time: May 18th (Mon) - May 24th (Sun)
Campaign details will be announced later on the S-Pulse official website.
■ For more details
JR Tokai Tours presents ORANGE MATCH "Welcome Home, National Stadium is Shizuoka." Special Page
https://www.s-pulse.co.jp/fan/kokohashizuoka20260524
■ Regarding Coverage
Those wishing to cover this event are requested to contact the S-Pulse Public Relations Department.