Recently, Yuto NAGATOMO, who has participated in four consecutive World Cups as a member of the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, paid a courtesy visit to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike in the home town of his club, FC Tokyo. He conveyed a report on the tournament and expressed gratitude for the ongoing support. Governor Koike responded with words of encouragement, stating, "Having participated in four consecutive World Cups, Yuto NAGATOMO, who knows the atmosphere of the tournament, has contributed to a game that makes us want to shout 'Bravo' with his wonderful performance. We are all pleased that he is working hard as a member of FC Tokyo. Please continue to do your best from now on." FC Tokyo will continue to collaborate with Tokyo through various activities.

□ Yuto NAGATOMO's Comment
"Thank you for your support during the World Cup. The passionate feelings from Tokyo and Japan reached me even in Qatar, where I was fighting, allowing me to battle with all my soul. I will continue to do my best to promote Japanese football, so please support both the Japan national team and FC Tokyo."