Announcement of Home Town Partner Agreement with Minamichita Town

Mikawa Bay Football Club Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Minamichita Town on Wednesday, July 8, during a formal signing ceremony. This agreement establishes Minamichita Town as the official home town partner for FC Kariya.

Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate to advance FC Kariya's hometown activities and promote mutual development and enhanced initiatives.

Specific initiatives will focus on advancing community development through sports, fostering healthy growth among children, revitalizing the local economy, and promoting health and welfare through the activities of FC Kariya.

Kazuhiko Ishiguro, Mayor of Minamichita Town, commented:

"It may take some time for FC Kariya (Mikawa Bay Football Club Co., Ltd.) to become widely recognized among the residents of Minamichita Town. However, precisely for this reason, I hope the club will continue its efforts without pause, strengthening its connections with local children and deepening its community engagement. The town will also continue to work alongside the club to provide long-term support for its activities."

Kenji Sasaki, Representative Director and President, commented:

"First and foremost, I am deeply honored and humbled that we have today concluded this comprehensive partnership agreement with Minamichita Town. As we strive toward our major goal of J.League admission, we aim to promote sports tourism by leveraging the town's unique charms, and above all, to build great dreams together with local children. I am confident that today marks the beginning of this journey. We look forward to walking forward together with the town."