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Joint event held with FC Willy Wacker Hechtsheim
On November 1, 2025, FC BASARA Mainz held a joint event with 1. FC Willy Wacker Hechtsheim, also based in Mainz-Hechtsheim. The event started with a soccer class for children in the Willy Wacker development age group, led by head coach Shinji Okazaki and his coaches. The children worked hard with smiles on their faces and seemed to be having a great time. Next, the children from Düsseldorf and the children from Willy Wacker tried their hand at making rice balls together. This program was carried out with the cooperation of Yoko Izumida, who always provides food support after the matches, and it was a wonderful time for them to enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Before the match, Willy Wacker's children entered the stadium as escort kids alongside the FC BASARA Mainz players, creating a warm atmosphere in the stadium. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated and cooperated in this event, and to everyone at Willy Wacker for their warm welcome. FC BASARA Mainz will continue to contribute to the city of Mainz with the support of the local community.
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Mainz Athletics was invited to the kick-off ceremony
On November 1, 2025, just before the 14th league match, FC BASARA Mainz welcomed Mainz Athletics to their home ground for a kick-off ceremony. In July of this season, we were invited to a home game of Mainz Athletics, where manager Shinji Okazaki threw the first pitch, providing an opportunity to deepen exchanges between the two clubs. Although soccer and baseball are different sports, as sports clubs based in Mainz, we hope to continue to expand opportunities for exchange and collaboration through community-based activities. Thank you very much for coming to our home ground. Let's continue to use the power of sports to liven up the Mainz region.
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Announcement of Training Match Uniform and Bib Sponsor Agreement with Housing Mall Kurashiki
We are pleased to announce that FC BASARA Mainz has signed a sponsorship agreement with Housing Mall Kurashiki for training match uniforms and bibs, starting from the 2025/26 season. 【Comment on the Sponsorship Agreement】 "Housing Mall Kurashiki supports BASARA Mainz!" At the special event with Shinji Okazaki held at Housing Mall Kurashiki on June 22nd,we were once again impressed by the excellence of home building by each house manufacturer and the passionate commitment to soccer that nurtures the future of children.Mr. Okazaki's words, "I grew because of my environment. That's why I want to create a place where the next generation can challenge their dreams," resonate with Housing Mall Kurashiki's philosophy of "home building that helps people grow."Housing Mall Kurashiki will fully support everyone involved with BASARA Mainz so that they can continue to vigorously pursue their dreams!
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JGU student writes graduation thesis on FC BASARA Mainz
As part of a joint program with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), two students from the university are writing their graduation theses on the topic of FC BASARA Mainz, with the support and advice of Managing Director Tomoho Maekawa. The students aim to propose important insights for the future development of regional amateur football clubs, focusing on the club's unique project concept, international diversity, and community-driven structure. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Holger Preuss and Kim Schu for providing us with this first collaborative research opportunity as a club.
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[FC BASARA Mainz x Chef☆Kids Co-hosting] Onigiri Workshop Event to be Held
On September 20 and October 4, 2025, we held an "Onigiri Workshop Event" at our home games with the cooperation of Chef☆Kids. The purpose of this event was for children living in Germany to experience making, eating, and enjoying "onigiri" (rice balls), which is one aspect of Japanese culture, and also to provide the onigiri made by the children to the players as a post-game snack. On both days, many children exceeding the capacity participated, and the venue was filled with smiles and energy. The children happily challenged themselves to make onigiri, and the players seemed to enjoy the onigiri they received. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Chef☆Kids and all the other parties involved for their cooperation in holding this event. FC BASARA Mainz will continue to promote the appeal of Japanese culture in Germany and value interaction with the local community through such activities. Chef☆Kids Official Website ↓ https://chef-kids.jimdofree.com
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Mr. Konoike, representative of the KONOIKE Group, visited our training session.
This season, we were honored to welcome Mr. Tadahiko Konoike, Chairman & President and Executive Officer, and Mr. Tadashi Konoike, Executive Vice President, Executive Officer, Head of Overseas Business and Head of Technology Innovation, from KONOIKE Group, who became our official uniform sponsor this season, to our training session. After the training session, the players thoroughly enjoyed the delicious sushi prepared by "Sushi Bistro SAKURA," operated by J.P. Factory. The KONOIKE Group's commitment to new challenges in Germany resonates with FC BASARA Mainz, earning our deep respect and empathy.We are delighted to walk towards the future with the KONOIKE Group as such a strong and reliable partner. We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again to Mr. Tadahiko Konoike and Mr. Tadashi Konoike for visiting Mainz.We look forward to building a long-lasting and trustworthy partnership in the future. Representative Konoike speaking to the players Sushi from Sushi Bistro SAKURA, provided after practice
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Announcement of Uniform Sponsorship Agreement with Konoike Group
FC BASARA Mainz is pleased to announce that KONOIKE Group will be our uniform sponsor starting from the 2025/26 season. The entire club is extremely delighted to receive their support from this season and to form a new partnership. Mr. Tadatsugu Konoike, Senior Managing Executive Officer of KONOIKE Group, was deeply impressed by Germany's advanced Industry 4.0. Starting from nothing, he ventured to Germany with just a single bag and has since expanded his business there. Mr. Konoike's pioneering challenge in Germany, risking his entire life, and the KONOIKE Group's ambition to take on challenges on the global stage, strongly resonate with our own aspirations.As fellow challengers on the European stage, we will continue to move forward together under a strong partnership. 【Comments on the Sponsorship Agreement】 ＜Tadatsugu Konoike, Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Head of Overseas Business and Technology Innovation＞ KONOIKE Group has become a sponsor of FC Basara Mainz, and we are delighted to welcome Manager Shinji Okazaki as the official ambassador. We strongly empathize with the team's philosophy of "producing world-class talent" and the players' attitude of creating their own opportunities and challenging the world. We, the KONOIKE Group, are also transforming into a company that can compete on par with global top players, driven by the indomitable spirit forged in the field. Manager Okazaki's challenge of starting his managerial career from scratch after retiring as a player perfectly aligns with our transformation mindset. As a company, we will accompany young talents in their pursuit of shining on the world stage and strive together for mutual improvement. ＜Representative Director, Chairman and President Executive Officer＞ Tadahiko Konoike ＜Location＞ 4-3-9 Fushimimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka ＜Business Activities＞ Steel business, engineering business, food-related/temperature-controlled logistics business, food products-related business, lifestyle-related business, medical business, airport business, international logistics business, India business ＜Founded＞ May 1880 ＜Official Website＞ https://www.konoike.net
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Announcement of Training Wear Sponsorship Agreement with O-OKA Europe GmbH
FC BASARA Mainz is pleased to announce that O-OKA Europe GmbH will be our training kit sponsor starting from the 2025/26 season. The entire club is thrilled to receive their support this season and to build a new partnership. O-OKA Europe's philosophy of "spreading Japan's cutting-edge technology to the world" deeply resonates with FC BASARA Mainz's mission of "developing individuals who can compete on the global stage." As two entities striving for success in Europe, we will continue to move forward together under a strong partnership. 【Comment on the Sponsorship Agreement】＜Yasuhiro Hayakawa, Managing Director, O-OKA Europe GmbH＞ Our approach of walking alongside our employees as comrades deeply aligns with Basara Mainz's philosophy of believing in and nurturing young people. We empathize with the earnest spirit of young talents, raw diamonds, who fearlessly venture into the world. We will support their endeavors with technology originating from Japan. 【Company Profile】O-OKA Europe GmbH【Managing Director】Yasuhiro Hayakawa【Location】Trakehnerstraße 7-9, 60487 Frankfurt am Main【Business Activities】Manufacturing and sales of precision forged gears【Established】April 29, 1937【Official Website】 https://o-oka-recruit.jp/https://o-oka.jp/
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Announcement of Training Wear Sponsorship Agreement with J.P.Factory GmbH
FC BASARA Mainz is pleased to announce that J.P. Factory GmbH will become its training wear sponsor starting from the 2025/26 season. The club is delighted to receive their support from this season and to form a new partnership.J.P. Factory will provide a venue for all home game attendees to enjoy Japanese food culture, including operating a kitchen car at every home game from this season. Additionally, BASARA Familie Karte members will receive discount benefits at all J.P. Factory stores.Furthermore, we are deeply grateful for their significant support in providing employment opportunities for our players, and for supporting the club's endeavors from various aspects. J.P. Factory's vision of spreading Japanese food culture globally and FC BASARA Mainz's philosophy of continuing to challenge in Germany with the aim of developing individuals who can compete on the world stage deeply overlap.Moving forward, as fellow challengers in Europe, we will continue to progress together under a strong partnership. [Representative's Comment]Mr. Takayuki Tamura, Representative of J.P.Factory GmbH J.P.Factory GmbH is honored to empathize with BASARA Mainz's activities and to be able to form a partnership.Since our establishment in 2020, we have made it our mission to spread Japanese food culture, which has been inherited for over 1000 years, in Germany, and have been taking on challenges that transcend culture. The attitude of BASARA Mainz, with Japanese individuals continuing to challenge themselves in Germany and the world through the sport of football, perfectly aligns with our aspirations, and we hold deep respect and empathy for it. We sincerely hope that the players and staff of BASARA Mainz, who continue to challenge with the motto "Fearless, Humble, Vibrant," will further shine in Germany and the world, expanding the possibilities for Japanese people.J.P.Factory GmbH will also strive to challenge and grow together, serving as a bridge for cultural exchange between Japan and Germany. We kindly ask for your continued support for both BASARA Mainz and J.P.Factory GmbH. [Company Profile]J.P. Factory GmbH[Managing Director]Takayuki Tamura[Location]Börsenstraße 17, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany[Business Activities]Operation of Japanese restaurants[Established]June 2020[Official Website] https://de.j-p-factory.de
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