Last year, the players' association visited the disaster-stricken area of "Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture" caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
◇The scene of last year's visit is here
We had planned to visit the disaster-stricken areas again this year, but due to the impact of the coronavirus, we were unable to make the visit. The players' association also considered "what we can do as much as possible" and carefully coordinated with the local people to implement it, but unfortunately, it did not come to fruition.
The visit from the players' association could not be realized, but we received a video message of support from the teachers and students of Tomioka Elementary School, who visited last year, for the Levain Cup final that will be held on January 4, 2021.
With the support of the teachers and students of Tomioka Elementary School, we will compete in the Levain Cup Final Round.
□ Message from Tomioka Elementary School is here
*The sound may be difficult to hear due to the wind. Please also read the full message below.
Full Message from Tomioka Elementary School
"Hello everyone from FC Tokyo. Thank you for coming to Tomioka Elementary School last year. This year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, children have been going through tough times in various places. Nevertheless, they are putting their best efforts into sports. Please take a look, the number of children in Tomioka has increased so much!"
I would like to send a message of support to all the players for the Levain Cup Final Round. We are looking forward to the final match! We will also work hard on studying and exercising! Everyone at FC Tokyo, please do your best in the Levain Cup Final Round!"
□Yojiro TAKAHAGI Player Comment
"Thank you for the support messages from the students of Tomioka Elementary School for the Levain Cup Final! We will use the support we received as strength and do our best to win the championship as a team! Please look forward to January 4th. I am also looking forward to the day when I can interact with everyone again."
