[Yokohama FC] August 30th (Sat) Match against Tokyo Verdy:
Announcement of Attendance of Weather Forecaster “Mr. Kihara Minoru,” Nippon Television’s Weather Character “Sora Jiro,” and Sora Jiro’s Friend “Umisuke”
Yokohama FC Press Release: August 29, 2025 August 30th (Sat) Match against Tokyo Verdy: Announcement: Weather forecaster “Mr. Kihara Minoru,” Nippon Television’s weather character “Sora Jiro,” and Sora Jiro’s friend “Umisuke” will be in attendance.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44505/113/44505-113-dc8f0935d7e0e30c590eaf0374caa307-835×1252.png We are pleased to announce that weather forecaster Minoru Kihara, Nippon Television’s weather character Sora Jiro, and Sora Jiro’s friend Umisuke will be in attendance at the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 28 match against Tokyo Verdy on Saturday, August 30th. On the day, Kihara, Sora Jiro, and Umisuke will appear on the pitch to hold a special event where they will provide easy-to-understand explanations of weather and temperature trivia. Kihara, who also serves as the “Heatstroke Prevention Public Relations Ambassador,” will also provide some helpful advice on heatstroke prevention during this time of year. We plan to walk around the pitch during halftime. Let’s all have fun together with Kihara-san, Sora Jiro, and Umisuke! ■Date and Time Kickoff: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM ■Matchups 2025 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 28 Yokohama FC vs. Tokyo Verdy ■Venue Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium ■Appearance Events ▪Weather Corner ・Time: Around 4:50 PM – Location: Near the tartan area behind the home goal ▪ Halftime lap – Time: Halftime (from around 6:50 PM) *The actual time may vary depending on the match situation. -Location: Inside the pitch ▶To purchase tickets, please visit Click here
