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The "Ashiya Kagawa Soccer Library" is a specialized soccer library established to preserve and utilize over 2,000 valuable soccer-related materials collected by the late Hiroshi Kagawa, who was a prominent soccer journalist for many years.

Hiroshi Kagawa was the first Japanese person to receive the FIFA President's Award as a football journalist, and for many years he has conveyed the charm and history of football.
These materials were entrusted to Ashiya City by the Japan Football Association and donated to the Ashiya City Library, a place closely associated with Mr. Kagawa, who lived there for a long time.

The collection includes many extremely valuable materials for understanding the history of soccer, such as the inaugural issue of "Soccer Magazine," Japan's first soccer-specialized magazine, and programs from past World Cups.


↓Ashiya City Library↓
https://library.city.ashiya.lg.jp/

The materials donated to Ashiya City Library this time filled 79 cardboard boxes.
Our company provided support for the establishment of the library collection, including storing the materials until they were donated to the library, verifying their contents, and transporting them to the library.

Currently, these valuable materials are being organized and made available for use and viewing at the Ashiya City Library.
In addition, a special commemorative exhibition was held to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
I believe it is extremely significant that valuable historical materials that tell the story of soccer have been preserved in Ashiya, a place with strong ties to the sport, and that many people will be able to access them in the future.


We are pleased to have been involved in the opening of this facility, and we will continue to work on activities that support local culture and sports.