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We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supports FC Tokyo by holding a player participation event, "Ajinomoto Stadium Gathering♪," on Saturday, December 3. We have prepared many activities for everyone to enjoy, including the opportunity to experience the players’ performance up close. Let’s raise our spirits toward the Emperor's Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, December 24, and face it united as a club! Please enjoy a wonderful time at Ajinomoto Stadium!

[Updated: 11/25 (Fri)] We have added details about the event content and the schedule. Please check the parts in bold blue. Also, the deadline for the members-only event application is until 11/27 (Sun), so please be sure to apply before then! → Applications for the members-only event are now closed.

[Updated: 12/1(Thu)]The following items have been updated. Please check the parts in red. We look forward to your visit!
・Regarding players not participating in the autograph session → here
・Regarding merchandise sales → here
・About the venue map → here
・About the food corner → here
・TOKYO DOROMPA appearance information → here

□ Event Name
"Ajinomoto Gathering♪"

□ Date and Time

Saturday, December 3, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (planned)
* Gates open at 9:30 a.m., Open training match from 11:00 a.m. (planned)

□ Venue
Ajinomoto Stadium
[Address] 376-3 Nishimachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
[URL] http://www.ajinomotostadium.com/
* The entrance gate is planned to be Ajinomoto Stadium Main Gate 3 (facing the pedestrian deck on the Tobitakyu Station side)
* Parking is not available, so please use public transportation.

□ Cooperation
Ajinomoto Stadium

□ Participation Fee
Free admission (open to everyone)

□ Planned Activities
1. Open Training Match * The lottery for advance applications to watch from special areas has ended. Those who were not selected, please watch from the general viewing area.
　FC Tokyo vs Tokyo Musashino City FC (Kickoff scheduled for 11:00 a.m., three 30-minute periods planned) 
　* Please refrain from cheering with megaphones, noisemakers, flags, or banners. Also, please watch while seated.
2. Talk Live
[Part 1] Ippei Watanabe (Soccer Commentator) × Naoki Oogane (FC Tokyo Representative Director and President)
[Second Part] Yutti (Talent) × FC Tokyo Players (Players not participating in the training match on the day are scheduled to appear)
　* We are accepting questions for the players on Twitter. Please post your questions on Twitter with the hashtag "#1203AjinomotoGathering".

Ippei Watanabe	Yutti

3. Autograph Session *The advance application lottery has ended
Muriqui, Takahiro YANAGI, and Kento HASHIMOTO will not participate. Please understand in advance.
4. Merchandise Sales ⇒ Here
Specially Priced Items Available!?
5. 2017 Season Tickets & Club Support Member Enrollment
If you have not yet applied for membership for the 2017 season, please take this opportunity to join!
◇ For 2017 Season Tickets (SOCIO), click here
◇ For 2017 Club Support Members, click here
6. Food Corner ⇒ Here
　Please enjoy delicious food and drinks before and after the game!
7. Kick Target
Aim for the three targets and kick the ball! Let's aim for a perfect score!
【Event Time】9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Scheduled)
8. New Year's Card Photo Booth
The backdrop board used by players during interviews will be decorated for the New Year! Please take photos here and use them for your New Year's cards!
9. Fun Lottery
　We will sign the player face photo banner flags (streetlight flags) that were displayed between Tobitakyu Station and Ajinomoto Stadium during home games and present one to each winner! The lottery method will be a surprise on the day!

* Please note that the event contents may change due to weather conditions on the day, so please understand in advance.

□ Venue Map

※Click to enlarge.

□ Time Schedule * Updated on 11/25 (Fri)

Time	Content
9:30 a.m.	Open
11:00	Open Training Match
13:00	Talk Live
13:40	Fun Lottery and Ceremony
14:00	Autograph Session (Winners Only)

□ Viewing Area Map

* Applications for the members-only viewing area have ended. Everyone else, please watch from the general viewing area.

□ About Events for Members
→The application period for the lottery-based event has ended

□ Food Corner　*Update on 12/1(Thu)
Six catering truck vendors will be present. Please enjoy the specialty gourmet dishes from each vendor!

(1) Chanko (Komusubi)… 500 yen

Edo specialty chanko hot pot with handmade chicken meatballs, prepared in a white broth.
Warms you up from the core on cold winter days.
 
(2) Kebab with pickles… 700 yen

A stadium-exclusive kebab topped with pickles, featuring Tokyo Tokiha raw sauce as a secret ingredient!
The pickles provide an authentic taste!
 
(3) Cheese Potato…500 yen

This new product features fluffy fried potatoes with natural deep Tokyo salt as a secret ingredient, topped with melty delicious cheese—an addictive flavor!
Limited quantity available, so please purchase early!
 
(4) Tokyo Jar-Marinated Fried Chicken…600 yen

This proud exquisite fried chicken uses salt from Hamane in Tokyo and Kikkogo soy sauce as the marinade base, featuring a crispy outside and juicy inside.
Please be sure to try it!
 
(5) Fujinomiya Yakisoba…500 yen

When it comes to B-grade gourmet hall of fame, it’s Fujinomiya Yakisoba!
Please enjoy the authentic Fujinomiya Yakisoba made by a long-established craftsman who continues to preserve the traditional flavor!
 
(6) Jumbo Takoyaki…500 yen

Delicious jumbo takoyaki made using Tokyo Tokiha raw sauce as the sauce base!
 
□ TOKYO DOROMPA Appearance Information *Updated 12/1(Thu)
① 9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. → Near Main Gate 3 Entrance
② 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. → New Year's Card Photo Area (Between M8 and M9)
③ 10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. → Player Entrance and Photo Session (Pitch Level)
④ 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Autograph Session (Pitch Level) *For pre-registered winners only. Applications are now closed.
* Please note that the above schedule is subject to sudden changes.

We look forward to welcoming many visitors!!