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Toast in Shianbashi After the Match! "Additional Time in Shianbashi Yokocho" to Be Held

The final whistle is the signal that the night begins.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, after V-Varen Nagasaki’s home game (vs. Kofu), a special event called “Additional Time in Shianbashi Yokocho” will be held, where you can carry the excitement of the match straight into a toast in Shianbashi!

Still in your uniform, fresh from the thrill of the stadium, head to Shianbashi. Talk over the victory (or a hard-fought game) with your friends, listen to music, and wet your throat with a “Midori Gin Soda” — a special after-match get-together where supporters come together.

From the venue details to the participating shops and the stage program, here is a complete guide to enjoying this event to the fullest!


📅 Event Overview

ItemDetails
Event nameAdditional Time in Shianbashi Yokocho
Date and timeSaturday, October 18, 2025, 17:00–22:00
VenueDozagawa Promenade Square (former Doza Market)
AccessNear Shianbashi and the Hamanomachi Arcade / a short walk from Hamaya and WITH Nagasaki
AdmissionFree
In case of bad weatherCancelled

🎉 Three Highlights of This Event

1️⃣ A “Midori Gin Soda” Perk for Those in Uniform

Come straight to Shianbashi in your match-day gear! Show your uniform or your match ticket to receive the following perks.

🍸 Perk 1: A Free “Midori Gin Soda” at the Venue

At Dozagawa Promenade Square, enjoy one free glass of refreshing “Midori Gin Soda.”
*Limited quantity, while supplies last.

🍹 Perk 2: A “Midori Gin Soda” for 200 Yen at Participating Shops

At participating shops in the Shianbashi Yokocho and Doza area (33 shops in all), enjoy it at a better price than usual.
*Limited quantity; available at each individual shop.


2️⃣ A Stage Program Full of Music and Talk

🎵 Timetable

TimeProgram
17:00Opening remarks
17:10🎤 Hamanmachi presents MUSIC CROSS LIVE (Part 1)
20:00Remarks from guests
20:30🍻 Group toast & Special Talk Live with Yohei Otake
21:00🎤 Hamanmachi presents MUSIC CROSS LIVE (Part 2)

⚽ Special Guest: Yohei Otake (V-Varen Nagasaki alumnus)

Stories only a former professional player can tell.

  • Date of birth: May 2, 1989 (36 years old)
  • Hometown: Saitama Prefecture
  • Career: After playing in Japan’s top league for clubs including FC Tokyo, Cerezo Osaka, Shonan Bellmare, and Fagiano Okayama, he went on to play for V-Varen Nagasaki

At the Group Toast & Special Talk Live starting at 20:30, he will talk about his memories of Nagasaki and his passion for football. Come enjoy this warm session, where the distance between supporters and the guest is close.

🎶 What Is the MUSIC CROSS PROJECT?

Under the concept of “a crossroads connecting people and town,” this is a music project that livens up Nagasaki’s entertainment scene.

Street live shows are held every first and third Friday of the month in front of Hama Cross in Hamanomachi, and are hugely popular with local young people and tourists alike. This time, the project makes a special trip to the Doza area for a passionate performance!

Performing artists: Qtaro / Crane / Yuuka / Tadashi Matsuda

🎤 MC: DJ NAOYA

A former Huis Ten Bosch performer. He is now a popular MC active in sports events and the entertainment scene both inside and outside the prefecture, and is also well known as the main personality of “Rikohouse” on FM Nagasaki.


3️⃣ Plenty for the Whole Family to Enjoy

  • Food stalls: Stalls lined up serving delicious Nagasaki-style dishes
  • Games for kids: A booth prepared so children can join in the fun too
  • Try Dragon Dance: A chance to actually experience Nagasaki’s traditional “Dragon Dance” (photos welcome 📸)
  • Special offers at nearby shops: Enjoy “Midori” at a special price at participating shops

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🍽️ List of Participating Shops (33 in Total)

Show your uniform or your match ticket to get a “Midori Gin Soda” for 200 yen!

Signboard

  1. 長崎炉ばた はち舎
  2. なか川
  3. 酒味処 まる
  4. 銀の鈴
  5. 中華和風料理 満福
  6. 呑蔵
  7. 天天有
  8. 和み酒 渚
  9. HAMAGAMI
  10. ちょっと一杯
  11. 思案橋 美山
  12. ばらかもん
  13. すし 仙エ門
  14. いっぱい屋 ぬっか
  15. Nスタジオ
  16. よこはま 思案橋店
  17. 纏(まとい)
  18. 座らんばぁ
  19. 陽龍(ヤンロン)
  20. 串かつ屋 みなみ
  21. Bar SOLO
  22. たたんばぁ・隠れんばぁ
  23. snack marble
  24. THE ROOM
  25. Ground 1st
  26. 炭家 よかとこ
  27. いこい
  28. 鉄鍋餃子 哲平
  29. 炭火やきとり 武将門 (Bushomon)
  30. ちょい呑み 成兎
  31. EL DORADO
  32. 空
  33. Shisha Bar POP SMOKE

*Quantities are limited at each shop. Please check the flyer distributed at the venue or official information for details.


🎁 Gifts for Visitors

🥜 A Gift of Kasugai Confectionery’s “Slim Green Beans”

A snack gift for the first 180 visitors!

🎟️ Original V-Varen Nagasaki Supporters’ Association Sticker

Given to all visitors! (While supplies last)


🚌 Access & Free Shuttle Bus Information

📍 Getting to the Venue

Dozagawa Promenade Square (former Doza Market)

  • Right by Shianbashi and the Hamanomachi Arcade
  • Within walking distance of Hamaya, WITH Nagasaki, and Juhachi-Shinwa Bank
  • Along Yanagikoji Street and the Doza River

🚍 A Free Shuttle Bus from Stadium City!

After the match, a free “shuttle bus straight to the town center” will run.
It offers a smooth way to get from the stadium to the Shianbashi area!


⚠️ Notes for Visitors

  • You must be 20 or older to drink. We strictly refuse to serve alcohol to minors.
  • Please never drink and drive. Please use public transport or a taxi.
  • Please take your trash home with you. Thank you for helping keep the venue clean.
  • Please smoke only in designated areas within the venue. Smoking while walking and littering cigarette butts are prohibited.
  • Please refrain from any behavior that may disturb other guests.
  • The event will be cancelled in case of bad weather. Whether it will go ahead will be announced on the day on the official website and social media.

🏙️ Organizer & Cooperation

RoleOrganization
OrganizerShianbashi Yokocho Association
Co-organizerNagasaki City
SponsorsKasugai Confectionery Co., Ltd. / Suntory Holdings Limited
CooperationV-Varen Nagasaki Co., Ltd. / Nagasaki Settlement Festival Executive Committee / University of Nagasaki / Nagasaki City Downtown Vibrancy Creation Council / Nagasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Hamanomachi Young Men's Association / Motohaikamachi Neighborhood Association Youth Division

💬 In Closing: After the Match, Let’s Toast in Shianbashi!

“Additional Time in Shianbashi Yokocho” is an after-party where you enjoy the excitement and afterglow of the match together with friends.

Still in your uniform, listen to music, enjoy good food, toast with a “Midori Gin Soda,” and listen to a former pro player’s stories — please come enjoy this special night with your friends and family.

When the match is over, we’ll be waiting for you in Shianbashi! 🎉⚽🍻


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