Celtic’s Japanese players, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Yuki Kobayashi, and Tomoki Iwata, were the stars of a special Adidas event held at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.
The event, a Q&A session hosted by Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura, offered a unique opportunity for fans and media alike to get to know the club’s Japanese contingent better.
🇯🇵 Our man in Japan 🇯🇵
🎥 Record Sport's Michael Gannon is alongside the Celtic squad inside the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama – and they've joined by Hoops legend Shunsuke Nakamura… pic.twitter.com/ibBMD1CK7o
— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) July 18, 2023
The event occurred on the eve of Celtic’s pre-season friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos.
The Nissan Stadium, a premier football venue in Japan, provided a fitting backdrop for this special occasion and will host the encounter on Wednesday.
Kyogo and Maeda, who recently signed new bumper contracts with Celtic, were among the event’s main attractions.
As Celtic prepare to face Yokohama F. Marinos in their pre-season friendly, the special Adidas event with the club’s Japanese players has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting encounter. With the spotlight firmly on Celtic’s Japanese stars, fans will eagerly anticipate their performance on the pitch.
It will be the first time that Celtic will play on Japanese soil in 17 years.
