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A player officiated at the EURO J Jr. CUP 2024.
A player from FC BASARA MAINZ recently participated as a referee in the EURO J Jr. CUP 2024 held in Frankfurt. The EURO J Jr. CUP is Europe's largest Japanese youth soccer tournament, determining the No. 1 Japanese youth soccer club among those scattered across Europe. We have previously participated as referees in this tournament, and it is a very valuable experience for our players. As a Japanese soccer club, FC BASARA MAINZ also supports Japanese organizations operating in Europe.
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Notification of a Courtesy Visit to the Consulate General of Japan in Frankfurt
On May 29th, Takashi Yamashita, CEO of FC BASARA Mainz, and Shinji Okazaki, Head Coach of the top team, paid a courtesy visit to the Consulate-General of Japan in Frankfurt. They met with Consul-General Asazuma and received words of encouragement for the new season. FC BASARA Mainz will continue its activities as a soccer club connecting Germany and Japan.
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Shinji Okazaki Appointed as Manager
We are pleased to announce that Shinji Okazaki has been appointed as the head coach of the top team for the 2024/25 season. Coach Shinji Okazaki is scheduled to join the team in August. 【Comment from Coach Shinji Okazaki】"I am delighted to be able to join this club as coach in its 10th anniversary year. Since I founded this club with Representative Yamashita, thanks to many players, staff, supportive fans, and sponsors, the club is currently battling it out in the 6th division.One of the reasons I wanted to become a coach in Europe is because of this club. I will do my best to grow together with this club, the players, the staff, and everyone involved, and to advance to a higher league. Thank you all for your strong support!" ==================================================== ◇ Shinji Okazaki◇ Date of Birth: April 16, 1986 (38 years old)◇ Place of Birth: Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture Playing Career2002-2005: Takigawa Daini High School2005-2010: Shimizu S-Pulse (J1 League)2011-2013: VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)2013-2015: 1.FSV Mainz 05 (Bundesliga)2015-2019: Leicester City (Premier League)2019: Málaga CF (Segunda División)2019-2021: SD Huesca (Segunda División)2021-2022: FC Cartagena (Segunda División)2022-2024: Sint-Truiden VV (Jupiler Pro League) Japan National Team Career119 International A-matches, 50 Goals (2008 – 2020)
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【March 9】Participation in Mainz's "Dreck-weg-Tag"
We once again participated in "Dreck-weg-Tag," our annual clean-up event as part of our community contribution activities. Players and staff, equipped with garbage bags and gloves, picked up trash near our home ground. FC Basara Mainz will continue to actively contribute to the community through various activities, not just soccer!
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Report on visiting the Iris, Inc. booth at ISPO Munich 2023
FC BASARA Mainz representative Jo Yamashita and captain Yuya Okuda visited Iris Co., Ltd., which is exhibiting at the "ISPO Munich 2023" exhibition held in Munich from November 28 to 30. This time, I had the pleasure of assisting as a German interpreter. We were welcomed as part of the team, and although we went there to support them, we ended up being inspired by everyone's presence. For the sake of those who support us, we will continue to challenge ourselves, always aiming high and striving to deliver results. Thank you very much. —————————————————————Iris Co., Ltd.Business activities: Production and sales of buttons, accessories, and other apparel materials, fancy goods, elastomer processed products, precision plastic molded products, heterogeneous material composite products, mold design and manufacturing, health and beauty related productsHead office factory: 554-1 Suehirocho, Ota City, Gunma PrefectureTokyo Head Office: 3-5-11 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoFounded: November 26, 1946Representative Director: Hiroshi OsumiIRIS website: https://www.iris.co.jp/
Learn morePlayer Relay Blog: Inamura Edition
Hello! This is Ryusuke Inamura. Three months have passed since I came to Germany.The language is still difficult, but I think I've gotten used to life here! My daily and weekly routine is gradually falling into place. On weekdays, I attend language school from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Before school, I wake up around 6:30 AM and start my day with a run or a walk! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, there are team practices, and on either Saturday or Sunday, there's a league match! I also feel like I'm finally getting the hang of cooking for myself. For the first two months after arriving in Germany, my menu was pretty much set every day and heavily skewed towards pasta. Recently, I've expanded my repertoire of side dishes. And the night before a weekend match, I always make oyakodon! Eating out in Germany has been great with many delicious places! The other day, I went to a Japanese restaurant with a Korean teammate. All the dishes were very delicious and not much different from what you'd find in Japan! At the end of September, my teammates and I went to watch a Mainz 05 match, a team in the Bundesliga First Division. Mainz 05's home stadium is within walking distance from my house. It was my first time watching a Bundesliga match, and I was very excited. When I actually saw it, I was overwhelmed by the speed, the intensity at the ball, and the passion of the supporters! If you ever come to Germany, I highly recommend visiting a stadium to experience the excitement firsthand!!
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Visited a former Basara staff member who now works in the 3rd Bundesliga!
Hello everyone! It's time for this week's intern staff blog! Last weekend, the sun in Germany was so strong that even I, with my naturally fair skin, got a little sunburned. Lol. Basara Mainz lost their last match, making it three consecutive official game losses. To avoid letting this negative streak continue, we absolutely want to win this weekend's home game. And yesterday, we had the opportunity to speak with Kenta Kambarasan, a former Basara staff member who is now working as a boot man for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, a team in the German 3rd division Bundesliga. While working as a staff member at Basara Mainz, he learned German and proactively approached many German clubs, ultimately securing a position with a 3rd division team. What I found most interesting in our conversation was the difference in the job responsibilities of a boot man between Japan and Germany, particularly concerning cleats. In Japan, boot men also clean the players' cleats, but in most German clubs, they don't, which apparently surprised the players. Also, Mr. Kambara mentioned that the higher the level of play, the more self-sufficient the players tend to be. This made me feel that Basara players should also be more conscious of managing their own personal affairs. That day there was a league match, and it was my first time watching a 3rd division game. Even though it's a 3rd division team, they have a beautiful clubhouse, stands, and several training grounds at the stadium. I was once again impressed and captivated by the greatness of German football culture. Following in the footsteps of my esteemed先輩 (senior colleague), I strongly feel that I want to cherish my time at Basara Mainz even more, as my dream is to work as a staff member in the Bundesliga. I will continue to take on challenges with an even greater drive for improvement than the players! Basara Mainz is looking for intern staff. Please feel free to contact us at contact@basara-mainz.com with any questions.
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[Sponsorship Agreement Announcement]
We are pleased to announce that FC Basara Mainz will continue to be supported by STR Inc. as a gold sponsor for the 2019/20 season. STR Inc. plans, produces, and dispatches personnel for events, and aims to be a comprehensive human resources service provider that can meet all needs. We will continue to strive for growth together with your support. https://www.str.jp/
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[Shinji Okazaki visits Basara Mainz!]
Recently, Shinji Okazaki, a Japan national team player and our super advisor for Basara Mainz, visited us. The players seemed unable to hide their nervousness and excitement at his sudden visit. There was a practice match that day, and Okazaki watched the game and was seen giving advice to the Japanese players afterward. That evening, he took several Japanese players to Niko Niko-Tei, a sponsor of Basara Mainz, for a dinner party. The players asked Okazaki various questions, such as how to manage their physical condition and strength training, and he answered each question earnestly, making it a very valuable time for the players. On the last day, he practiced with the Japanese players and taught them warm-up exercises and ball drills performed by the Japan national team. Okazaki has transferred to Malaga in the Spanish second division this season. We look forward to his success in his new team and will strive to achieve our goal of promotion together.
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