Behind the scenes is also a stage. The "Seiseidodo" design of Peace Stadium
This is the third installment of the "Adventure Stadium" series.
Last time, I looked back on the excitement of my first visit and introduced the charms of the stadium.
This time, we go even deeper into the stadium. I will report on the design of the "behind-the-scenes" areas where only players and staff are allowed.
Why I joined the stadium tour
Peace Stadium is open to the public even on non-match days, so you can explore it freely (details inpart one). Once you've finished exploring most of it, you inevitably start thinking, "I'm curious about that room" or "I want to see inside too!"
So, I decided to sign up for the stadium tour.
Infiltrating the 4th-floor seats where you can feel the breeze!
Although the spectator seats are open on non-match days, the general public can only enter the 2nd and 3rd-floor seats. Even that is actually quite amazing, though, haha.
The only people allowed in the 4th-floor seats on non-match days are staff, inspection teams, ortour participants! What a luxurious experience.
On the 4th floor, the breeze blows through, making it very cool.
"I thought the pitch might look small from the 4th floor," but surprisingly, it's very easy to see!
It seems like you could fully enjoy the match even from this distance!
Behind the scenes of the broadcast! You can even enter the TV broadcast studio
The soccer team, V-Varen Nagasaki, and the basketball team, Nagasaki Velca, are both owned by Japanet.
So, this is the TV broadcast room decorated with the uniforms of both teams.
The view from here is also superb!
You can also take photos feeling like a newscaster.
A design that embodies the philosophy of "Seiseidodo"
Finally, infiltrating the zone where only staff and players are allowed! This kind of thing is exciting, isn't it?
What was particularly impressive was the design that embodies V-Varen Nagasaki's slogan, "Seiseidodo" (Fair and Square)!
A practice room that reflects the players' voices and is safe to kick balls in
Incorporating the players' requests, "We want to practice with balls even on rainy days!", this training room was built so that "you can kick balls even indoors." The benefits are generous...
Since the building would deteriorate quickly if balls hit the walls directly, thick concrete panels were erected inside the three walls to protect the main structure.
The floor is covered in plush artificial turf.
The stylish lighting in the waiting room is also perfect for cooling down!
The locker room where the players' uniforms are displayed. It's such a stylish space...
They say these are the exact same sizes that the players actually wear.
The ceiling lighting can have its brightness adjusted...
You can do this!
It was designed so that players whose adrenaline is fully pumping during a match can cool down efficiently during halftime.
It's not just stylish, it's practical too!
The other side of the locker room is a room for stretching and such, and there's a shower room in the back.
It's just too perfect.
Thorough fairness, but what that really means is...
At Peace Stadium, the locker rooms, training rooms, and rest rooms for both the home and away teams are provided with the exact same quality.
This is rare nationwide, as stadiums are usually designed to favor the home team.
This thorough fairness made me think, "How kind," at first, but—
When you really think about it, it means, "Let's compete at 100% without any excuses!✨️".
In a way, it's incredibly refreshing to be a battle-crazed maniac... lol
I was reminded that Nagasaki is also a member of the battle-hardened Kyushu region.
Well, I do love that about my hometown.
Since it's a competition, it's better if we both give it our all, and then there are no hard feelings! lol
The entire design of the stadium feels like a manifestation of the belief in being "fair and square."
This is an experience I definitely want others to have as well.
Next time preview: The tour continues. I even got to experience the player entrance!
The tour report was too long, so I'm splitting it into two parts. Next time: the player entrance experience!
Bonus: For those participating in the tour, the reception is here~
Stadium tour reservations can be made online!
The reservation process itself was easy
...but I didn't really know where to gather on the day and wandered around.
There are just too many temptations in this stadium! Seriously!
Next to the Japanet Takata physical store (Japanet Lab), there is a reception counter on the second floor of Stadium North!
It is near the walkway connecting the parking lot and the stadium north.
I hope everyone can arrive safely!