Dream Soccer in Ichinoseki

22 former star players of Japan's national team are coming to Ichinoseki!

The Japan National Team OB Dream Team will compete against a local selection team. The event features various engaging activities, including soccer classes and attractions like penalty shootouts, with opportunities for spectators to win exciting prizes. Food trucks will be available at the venue.

The first 500 attendees will receive lottery items. Additionally, those who enter by 12:45 will qualify for a raffle to win balls signed by former Japan national team players and other prizes!

Raffle prizes include: Balls signed by all Dream Team members (5 winners), Adidas backpacks (5 winners), and a voucher for Ichinoseki Onsen (1 winner).

Date and Time

2025, November 30th (Sunday)

Opening: 9:00 AM | Kick-off: 1:30 PM (Each half: 30 minutes)

The event will be held even in rainy weather.

Program (Subject to Change)

9:00 AM - Venue open

9:45 AM - Youth Soccer Class (Observation only)

12:45 PM - Opening Ceremony

1:00 PM - Attraction (PK Shootout)

1:30 PM - Dream Game

Dream Draw will be held during halftime.

3:00 PM - Event Closing

Expected Participating Japanese National Football Team Alumni Players

Team Leader: Eijun Seiun

Coach: Akihiro Nagashima

Players (22 expected):

Katsumi Kaneda, Tetsuji Hashiraya, Nobuyuki Kojima, Masayuki Okano, Akira Shiro, Takayuki Suzuki, Ryohiko Kubo, Alessandro Santos, Ryuta Tsuzuki, Masashi Motoyama, Ryuji Bando, Keisuke Tsuboi, Keita Suzuki, Teruyuki Momiya, Shuto Yamamoto, Sota Hirayama, Jun-seong Lee, Moe Hosogai, Daigo Nishii, Yosuke Kashiwagi

(Subject to change; updates will be made if necessary.)

Admission

Free

Admission requires an entry ticket.

Entry Ticket Distribution (also serves as a Dream Draw ticket)

Entry tickets are also valid as a Dream Draw entry.

Tickets can be obtained at the following locations:

・Ichinoseki City Hall and each branch office

・Some local sports facilities

・Community centers in the city

・Large sporting goods stores

Updated distribution locations (as of November 14, Reiwa 7):

・Super Sports Nexa Ichinoseki and Sports Depo Ichinoseki Nakazato Store.

For those living outside the city

A special application form is available for those living outside Ichinoseki City (up to 10 tickets per person).

Tickets can be picked up at the venue on the event day.

Important Notes:

Ticket pickup is available until 12:30 PM on the event day.

Due to expected crowds, please arrive early.

If you arrive after 12:45 PM, you will not be able to participate in the Dream Draw.

There is a limited number of entry tickets available, so please apply as early as possible.

Free shuttle buses Available from Ichinoseki Station (West Exit) and Ichinoseki City Hall. Shuttle Bus Service Information

Direction	Route	Travel Time	Operating Hours
Outbound (To Venue)	1. Ichinoseki City Hall → Ichinoseki Sports Park	Approx. 5 min	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Every 10-15 minutes)
	2. Ichinoseki Station (West Exit) → Ichinoseki Sports Park	Approx. 5 min
Return (To Starting Points)	1. Ichinoseki Sports Park → Ichinoseki Station (West Exit)	Approx. 5 min	3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Every 10-15 minutes)
	2. Ichinoseki Sports Park → Ichinoseki City Hall → Ichinoseki Hirose Yu Dome West 2nd Parking Lot (Drop-off location for Youth Soccer Clinic participants and related personnel)	Approx. 5 min each

• Free parking is available at Ichinoseki City Hall.

• The shuttle bus stop at Ichinoseki Station is located at the West Exit.

  • Important: If you are using the Shinkansen or other trains, please exit at the West Exit. There is no connecting passage between the East Exit and West Exit at Ichinoseki Station.

• Shuttle bus frequency: Every 10-15 minutes.

Venue

MUCC Ichinoseki Athletics Stadium

4-2 Hagisho Aza Hakoshimizu, Ichinoseki City (Inside Ichinoseki Sports Park)

Official Information: https://www.city.ichinoseki.iwate.jp/index.cfm/6,187359,91,294,html