Albirex Niigata Ladies Players Visit XLARGE/X-girl Niigata Store! Fan Service for Customers Purchasing Products

B's INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. (Head Office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, President: Yusaku Nishikata), which operates the street brand "X-girl (X-girl)", will hold a special event with "Albirex Niigata Ladies (WE League member)", for whom they serve as uniform supplier.

On July 18, 2026 (Sat), Albirex Niigata Ladies players Nahomi Kawasumi and Yume Takikawa will visit the XLARGE/X-girl Niigata store to provide fan services such as autographs and photos for those who possess an event participation ticket.

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Additionally, only on the day of the event, we will specially sell the Albirex Niigata Ladies T-shirt from the "X-girl × CLUB FAN GOODS" collaboration collection, which is not normally sold at XLARGE/X-girl Niigata stores.

WE League | ALB L WE FAN GOODS S/S TEE / Albirex Niigata Ladies

Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: ORANGE, WHITE

Event Overview

Gathering will begin at 13:00 on the day of the event. Entry is scheduled to begin at 13:15. Exchange tickets will be distributed upon entry (first 25 people), and customers who purchase items totaling 5,500 yen (tax included) or more in-store with an exchange ticket will receive an event participation ticket. The fan event will be held in two sessions, starting at 15:30 and 16:30.

Date & Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat)

13:00 - Gathering begins

13:15 - Entry and distribution of exchange tickets begins

15:30 - Fan Event Part 1 (15 people)

16:30 - Fan Event Part 2 (10 people)

Location: XLARGE/X-girl Niigata

Address: 1F Across Niigata, 2-5-2 Yachiyo, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, 950-0909

Visiting Players

Albirex Niigata Ladies

Nahomi Kawasumi (#9 Forward), Yume Takikawa (#17 Midfielder)

*The participating players are subject to change without notice due to conditions, etc. Please understand this in advance.

Event Details

Fan services such as autographs and photos by Nahomi Kawasumi and Yume Takikawa will be provided exclusively to those who hold an event participation ticket.

Notes

- To participate in the event, a purchase of 5,500 yen (tax included) or more, registration as a calif app member, and LINE linkage are required.

- Please complete your calif app membership registration and LINE linkage by 13:15, the entry start time.

- Gathering will begin at 13:00 and will be limited to the first 25 people.

- Waiting, forming lines, or securing spots in the vicinity before 13:00 is prohibited.

- Purchases made before 13:00 are not eligible.

- Exchange tickets will be distributed upon entry.

- Participation tickets will be given to those who purchase 5,500 yen or more (tax included) in-store with an exchange ticket.

- The event will be held in two sessions, starting at 15:30 and 16:30. Please arrive at the time indicated on your participation ticket.

- Participation tickets cannot be reissued.

- Returns and refunds are generally not accepted; only defective items will be exchanged.

- Purchases cannot be combined.

- One participation ticket will be issued per group.

- Advance reservations and product holds are not accepted.

- There may be time limits for interaction with the players. Please understand this in advance.

- The event will be filmed for recording and public relations purposes. The photos and videos taken may be used for our public relations activities (official website, social media, reports, etc.). Please understand this in advance.

- Please follow the instructions of the store staff and personnel.

X-girl, through women's soccer and sports, aims to create a "GIRL'S MOVEMENT" for modern women to live authentically amidst diversifying choices, contributing to the realization and development of a society where each individual shines.

B's INTERNATIONAL will continue to transmit culture not only in fashion but also in various fields such as music, food and beverage, and sports.

Nahomi Kawasumi Player Profile

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Born September 23, 1985, from Kanagawa Prefecture. Position: Forward.

Joined INAC Kobe Leonessa after attending Nippon Sport Science University. As a striker, she contributed to three consecutive Nadeshiko League championships from 2011 to 2013. She became a key player in Japanese women's soccer, receiving MVP and Top Scorer awards, as well as being selected for the All-Star game and Best Eleven. Transferred to Albirex Niigata Ladies in August 2023.

X: https://x.com/nahokawasumi_9

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naho_kawasumi_9/

Yume Takikawa Player Profile

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Born August 31, 1999, from Mie Prefecture. Position: Midfielder.

After attending Miyagi's Tokiwa Gakuen High School, a powerhouse in women's soccer, she joined AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies in 2018. Transferred to Albirex Niigata Ladies in 2020, contributing to runner-up finishes in the WE League Cup and Empress's Cup. Member of Japan Women's U-16 National Team, U-17 National Team candidate, U-20 National Team candidate, and Japan Women's National Team.

X: https://x.com/yuuume0831

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__yume__0831/

Albirex Niigata Ladies

Founded in 2002 as the women's team of J.League club Albirex Niigata. Since being promoted to the Nadeshiko League Division 1 in 2006, they have continuously competed in the top category. They have been runners-up in the Empress's Cup four times. In 2019, they became an independent company, Albirex Niigata Ladies Co., Ltd., and joined the WE League in 2021.

In 2024, the company name was changed to Niigata Ladies Football Club Co., Ltd. The company aims not only to reach the pinnacle of women's soccer but also to foster and produce individuals who can contribute to Niigata as members of society, while expanding the Albirex family circle through community activities and corporate visits.

Official HP: https://albirex-niigata-ladies.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albirex_niigata_ladies/

X: https://x.com/albirexL

X-girl (X-girl)

Established in 1994 by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth and her friend Daisy von Furth, "X-girl (X-girl)" is a women's street brand that has garnered attention as a pioneer of the "GIRL'S MOVEMENT," influencing not only the fashion industry but also the music and art scenes.

Currently, it continues to propose basic and timeless items as real girls' street styles adapted to the times, under the theme of "REAL GIRL'S CLOTHING," incorporating diverse elements from street scenes such as music, art, sports, and culture.

Official HP: https://x-girl.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgirljp/

X: https://x.com/Xgirl_1994

Facebook: https://ja-jp.facebook.com/Xgirl.JP

LINE Account: https://page.line.me/x-girl

Online Store Calif: https://calif.cc/pages/xgirl

X-girl SPORTS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xgirl_sports/

X-girl × WE League Official Website: https://weleague.jp/x-girl/2025/

【Company Profile】

Company Name: B's INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

President: Yusaku Nishikata

Head Office Location: Higashiyama Building 7F, 1-1-2 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://bs-intl.jp/

Official Online Store: https://calif.cc/

Brand Information: https://bs-intl.jp/brandlist/

Year Established: December 1990

Number of Employees: 400 (as of June 2026)

Capital: 45 million yen

Business Description: Planning and sales of apparel and miscellaneous goods, sales promotion, EC business