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From the heart: FC Tokyo
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Going to a football match in Japan must be one of the most enjoyable non-mainstream family activities. There is not a sign of violence, just pure enjoyment and emotional displays of passion, pride, hope, joy, and disappointment. And many other people with kids, all enjoying the game as it should be.
While other football fans may be spoiled by the quality of play and general skill from other places of the world, you will be amazed by the truly friendly and sincere atmosphere and surprised by the passion pouring out of what we mostly see as quiet Japanese. And don’t forget to take your rubbish with you when you leave!
I was introduced to FC Tokyo by my friend Koji, pictured with the “King of Tokyo” scarf, and I would like to say thanks to him this way. Of course Koji made sure I support the right team: FC Tokyo. Their home stadium is Ajinomoto Stadium in Tobitakkyu, reachable with Keio New Line from Shinjuku in about 20 minutes. See you at Ajista!
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March 25th, 2004 at 19:22
Hi !
Is it possible to buy a FC Tokyo scarf ?!?
Thank you in advance.
Regards
Chris
March 26th, 2004 at 9:45
You can buy them at the matches, or at their online shop: http://shop.fctokyo.co.jp/catalog.phtml?ktg=%83%7D%83t%83%89%81%5B%82P Price is 2940 yen.
Of course you have to be in Japan for this…
Dirk
March 26th, 2004 at 12:29
Hi Chris, this is Koji. If you are in Tokyo, why don’t you join us to see the match !!! 3rd April is the Tokyo derby, which is the one of biggest match. Of course, you can access to Shibuya, there is a popular shop for football. You can find our Tokyo scarf, there. But our stadium has more designs. We must win this season !!!!!!
Ciao
Koji