“Urawa this and that / Akemi Kikuchi”

Hello everyone.
I am Akemi Kikuchi, Reds Supporter of Aoyama store.
Please keep up with Urawa stories until the end today.

Our Urawa Red Diamonds finished 25 games in the J1 League and finished 4th with 44 points. (as of 8/29)
They are 6 points behind leaders Yokohama F. Marinos.
A win gives you 3 points, a draw gives you 1 point, and a loss gives you 0 points, meaning you're two games behind.
We cannot deny that the reinforcement of the FW has not progressed as expected and we are lacking in finishing power, but we are not giving up on the championship yet!

More than the match itself, Kurva (the core supporter of the hypocenter) was still causing trouble, and I was worried that Kikuchi-san was also banned from going to the audience (laughs). ” and so on ... (sweat)
Well, my Urawa career started in 2000, when I was invited by a senior in high school to take me to the stadium.
I grew up in a downtown area and love festivals, so I want something that can get me excited! Just as I was thinking that, I was captivated by the power of the supporters. (Not for Urawa soccer...)

At that time, mixi and 2channel were popular, and in the Urawa area, one of our supporters set up a website called "Uragoi (a page for discussing Urawa)," where we were passionately discussing things about Urawa every day. .
In addition, the mobile version of ``iuragi'', which is easier and more comfortable than the PC version, is also actively used, and among them, ``Beer lovers gather! A lot of communities such as "Himajin s" and communities by blood type were established, and off-line meetings were actively held.
At first, we only connected through the internet, but since we were Reds supporters, we met at the stadium before every game and became friends. I went on an expedition, drank in Akabane and Urawa, and expanded the range of activities.
Mr. Uragi's manager gradually became unable to manage the server individually, and although it is regrettable, "i Uragi" has now disappeared, and "Uragi" has become very different from its original form, and the residents are scattered.
However, I still keep in contact with Companions I met at the "iUragi" and we not only meet at the stadium, but also for overnight trips to the "Adult School Trip" that I introduced in a previous blog, New Year's parties, summer parties, Christmas parties, and year-end parties. I also have fond memories of going to away games in Korea and Thailand in the ACL (Asian Champions League).

When it comes to restaurants where Reds supporters gather, "Sakagura Riki" is famous, but we often visit the famous Chinese restaurant "Wanron". Not only supporters, but also Urawa players and club executives, I often see players and Urawa alumni.
One day in June, goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa, who had a game coming up the next day, just came to Olong to take a TAKEOUT, so I took a picture with him.

<Product worn by Kikuchi>
■"Chizimi Cotton 20/20 Kimono Sleeve Blouse Lines and Dots Ink Black"
■Shin Linen-blend Wrap Hakama Pants / Black

Nearly 10 years ago, when the restaurant was also full, Shinzo Koroki came over because he wanted to have a drink. !” and became a mabudachi, and I had my bill paid before I knew it.
Needless to say, Companions of replica uniforms with the number 30 (Shinzo's number) has increased since then.

The environment and positions surrounding us Transition since 23 years ago, and we no longer hear weekly announcements like "Gather at Osho in Akabane tonight!", and drinking parties have naturally decreased, but as long as Urawa Reds exist, the red bond will continue!
We are REDS!!

Finally, the annual “Akemi Handkerchief Turban Collection 2023 Summer”
■How to wrap a Handkerchief turban
■"Isemomen Cotton Handkerchief"
Handkerchief was very active this summer too!

(Kikuchi)