Upgrade work at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium complex in Osaka Prefecture has not yet started, 5½ years after an agreement was reached between the local municipality and FC Osaka. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/04/more-sports/osaka-hanazono-stadium-delay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #fcosaka #osaka #higashiosaka #hanazonorugbystadium
Upgrades for Osaka's Hanazono Rugby Stadium still mired in delays

The planned upgrades, featuring the construction of a new stadium by FC Osaka, is a condition for the third-tier J. League club to use Hanazono as its home ground.

The Japan Times

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The average Japanese soccer fan never leaves the house on game day without their uniform and a team flag. But check the bags of some supporters these days and you might find bottles of used cooking oil. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/18/soccer/j-league/j-league-focus-climate-change-initiatives/?utm_content=bufferb9b0c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #sports #jleague #jleague #emissions #climatechange #environment #fcosaka
How Japan's top soccer league is striving to become a climate leader

As the league continues to grow, and as climate change wreaks havoc on operations, its quest to bring healthier lifestyles to the Japanese public has expanded into environmental issues.

The Japan Times