Fukushima Prefecture Training Camp Guidebook

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1 Fukushima Prefecture Training Camp Guidebook T a k e A d v a n t a g e o f T r a i n i n g C a m p s i n F U K U S H I M A!

2 Message from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture Support Messages On behalf of all citizens of Fukushima Prefecture, let me express my heartfelt gratitude for the great support, cooperation and encouragement you have extended to us from around the world since our prefecture was severely stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, We, residents of Fukushima Prefecture, have been deeply impressed and encouraged by athletes from various parts of the world competing in games with pride in their countries. We would like to turn such excitement and courage to momentum to open up the future of Fukushima. At the same time, we would like to take the opportunity of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020 the tenth-year milestone from the disaster to show to people around the world that Fukushima is vigorously advancing towards recovery from the disaster. We sincerely await your visit to Fukushima and we guarantee with full confidence that your delegations athletes and officials alike can enjoy your stay with us totally free of worry. We assure you that you will receive our heartiest hospitality and the best possible support while staying in Fukushima, a land blessed with a superb natural environment. This, in turn, will allow you to meet the challenges of your competitive events in the highest level of fitness both physical and mental. Ms. Yuko Arimori Olympic medalist I d like Athletes from around the world to give children in Fukushima dreams. Profile highlights Silver medalist, Barcelona 1992 Olympic Women s Marathon Bronze medalist, Atlanta 1996 Olympic Women s Marathon Honored in 2010 with IOC Women and Sport Awards for the first time as a Japanese Current positions: Specified NPO Hearts of Gold Founder and Representative Director; President & CEO, Special Olympics Nippon Foundation; Director, Japan Professional Football League; Health Ambassador appointed by Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare; Visiting Professor, Shujitsu University; Visiting Professor, Nippon Sport Science University; Shakunage Ambassador for Fukushima Prefecture, among other positions It is true that Fukushima Prefecture still faces some problems remaining in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake in However, I now feel significant improvements have been made in addressing these problems thanks to progressive thinking and positive actions taken by the residents of Fukushima and so many other people Special Olympics held in Fukushima has impressed us with warm hospitality and superb nature, remaining fresh in our minds. I wish athletes in the world will visit Fukushima and give children dreams and hope on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Mr. Takeshi Suzuki [From Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Pref.] Paralympic medalist Profile highlights Participant in Torino 2006 Paralympics, competing in four events including Alpine Skiing Men s Downhill Sitting Bronze medalist, Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Alpine Skiing Men s Giant Slalom Gold medalist for Alpine Skiing Men s Slalom Sitting and Bronze medalist for Downhill Sitting in Sochi 2014 Paralympics Silver medalist, IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup 2011/12 Men s Sitting Overall Gold medalist, IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup 2012/13 Men s Sitting Overall In 2014, honored with Fukushima Prefectural Honor Award and Medal with Purple Ribbon Current positions: Employee of KYB Corporation C O N T E N T S Message from the Governor of Fukushima Prefecture 1 Support Messages 2 Introduction of Fukushima Prefecture 3 Access to Fukushima Prefecture 5 Map of Candidate Host Municipalities 7 List of Candidate Host Municipalities by Type of Sport 8 Supplementary Note 9 Introduction of Training Facilities Naka-dori Region 10 Aizu Region 22 Hama-dori Region 27 Masao Uchibori Governor of Fukushima Prefecture We look forward to hosting you. I d like as many people as possible to visit Fukushima and enjoy its attractions. The years following the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 saw a succession of gloomy news. It was under such circumstances that I devoted myself to training toward the 2014 Sochi Paralympics, wishing to deliver bright, encouraging news to the people in my homeland, Fukushima. In the world there still seem to be those who even now think Fukushima is as dangerous a place to visit or live as in the days immediately after the nuclear power plant accident. This is simply not true. Except for only a few areas, Fukushima today is a safe place, where local people are living normal daily lives exactly the same way as they used to in the pre-disaster days. At the 2010 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, I wish many people to visit Fukushima and see things firsthand and realize that Fukushima is now safe and sound. I would also like athletes visiting here to fully enjoy superb nature, food and history as well as training. Sep. 2015: Courtesy call by champion, 94kg weightlifting category in Inter-High School Competition Oct. 2015: Courtesy call by Nat'l Athletic Meet badminton champion (male youth) Oct. 2015: Prefectural team inaugural ceremony for Nat'l Sports Festival for People with Disabilities in Wakayama 1 2

3 Need training camp venues? Attractive Fukushima Prefecture should be your choice! Iwaki Fireworks Festival Oze National Park Tsurugajo Castle Sukagawa Taimatsu-akashi Centuries-old cultural traditions & rich history Shirakawa Daruma dolls A fertile soil for historical heritage, Fukushima contains numerous historical spots, such as the Tsurugajo Castle dating back to the 14th Hanamiyama Park Bandai-Azuma Skyline century and the quaint post town of Ouchi-juku which features attractive Ouchi-juku Aka-beko Soma Nomaoi Meet a beautiful world of nature. Also known as Hama-dori, the Coastal Region facing the Pacific to the east offers both exquisite coastal beauty and the pleasure of sea bathing. Naka-dori, or the Central Region stretching north to south through the center of the prefecture, is dotted with a number of well-known flower-viewing venues including Hanamiyama Park. To the west lies the mountainous Aizu Region, where you can greet nature s scenic grandeurs, such as Mt. Bandai and Oze National Park. Shioyazaki Lighthouse thatched-roof structures built around Best known among the many traditional events are the spectacular Soma Nomaoi samurai horsemen event and the Sukagawa Taimatsu-akashi festival featuring enormous torches. Peaches An ample array of succulent specialties Fukushima Prefecture is famous nationwide for the production of fruit (peaches, nashi pears, apples, etc.) and Japanese sake. Especially in recent times, a number of sake brands from Fukushima have won top prizes in competition both in Japan and abroad. As for specific local popular dishes, Kitakata Ramen noodles and Fukushima Emban Gyoza disk-shaped panfried dumplings are celebrated. Folk crafts, such as Aka-beko (red-cow toys), are visitor-favored Nakoso Bathing Beach Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai Kitakata Ramen Fukushima Emban Gyoza Japanese sake souvenir items. Measuring air radiation dose in real time In order to assure the safety of Fukushima residents as well as visitors, we have installed at key locations 628 monitoring posts prefecture-wide to measure air dose rates. We have also set up as many as 3,102 real-time dosimeters at schools, nursery centers and parks. (As of April 1, 2016) Thorough food inspection is conducted Since the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the prefectural administration, producers and distributors have joined forces to conduct inspection of agricultural, forestry and marine products produced in Fukushima Prefecture, allowing only safety-confirmed products to be shipped and utilized. At unplowed fields, topsoil is scraped off We conduct inspection of rice grains in All food producing centers confirm their to remove any radioactive residue. all rice bags with cesium level testers. food safety via sample inspection. 3 4

4 Access to Fukushima Prefecture Excellent Transportation Access From Tokyo to Fukushima Prefecture (to Koriyama): Approx. 1 hr 20 min by Shinkansen bullet train Approx. 2 hr 30 min by car Time required from Tokyo Rail Car Bus Fukushima Koriyama Tokyo area (Kawaguchi JCT) Tokyo area (Kawaguchi JCT) Shirakawa Tokyo area (Kawaguchi JCT) Approx. 2 hr 50 min on the Tohoku Expwy. Fukushima-nishi IC Tokyo Sta. Approx. 1 hr 35 min by Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train Fukushima Sta. Approx. 2 hr 30 min on the Tohoku Expwy. Koriyama IC Tokyo Sta. Approx. 1 hr 20 min by Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train Koriyama Sta. Approx. 2 hr on the Tohoku Expwy. Shirakawa IC From overseas to Fukushima Prefecture Soma Iwaki Aizuwakamatsu Tokyo area (Kawaguchi JCT) Tokyo Sta. Tokyo (Asakusa Sta. on the Tobu Line) Minamiaizu (Aizu-Tajima) Tokyo area (Kawaguchi JCT) Tokyo (Asakusa Sta. on the Tobu Line) Tokyo Sta. Approx. 1 hr 20 min by Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train Shin-Shirakawa Sta. Tokyo area (Misato IC) Approx. 3 hr on the Joban Expwy. Soma IC Tokyo Sta. Approx. 1 hr 35 min to Fukushima Sta. by Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train & Approx. 1 hr 30 min by Bus Approx. 2 hr 30 min to Koriyama JCT on the Tohoku Expwy. & Approx. 40 min on the Ban-Etsu Expwy. Approx. 1 hr 20 min to Koriyama Sta. by Tohoku Shinkansen & Approx. 1 hr by rapid-service on the Ban-etsu-West Line Approx. 3 hr 20 min to Aizu-Tajima Sta. on the Tobu-Nikko/Kinugawa Lines, the Yagan Tetsudo Line and the Aizu Line & Approx. 1 hr on the Aizu Line Approx. 1 hr 30 min to Nishinasuno-Shiobara IC on the Tohoku Expwy. & Approx. 1 hr on Rte. 400 and Rte. 121 Approx. 3 hr 20 min on the Tobu-Nikko/Kinugawa Lines, the Yagan Tetsudo Line and the Aizu Line Soma Sta. Tokyo area (Misato IC) Approx. 2 hr on the Joban Expwy. Iwaki-chuo IC Tokyo (Shinagawa Sta.) Approx. 2 hr 30 min by limited express on the Joban Line Iwaki Sta. Aizuwakamatsu IC Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. Minamiaizu Town Office Aizu-Tajima Sta. Time required for moving within Fukushima Fukushima Airport Information 5 6

5 Fukushima Prefecture Is Fully Prepared to Welcome Overseas Athletes. Introduction of Candidate Host Municipalities, Major Facilities and Reception Setup The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics plan to stage 28 Olympic sports and 22 Paralympic sports for a total of 50 sports (as of April 30, 2016). Here we would like to introduce our major facilities that could accommodate foreign teams for training for these Olympic and Paralympic sports. It would be our utmost pleasure if you consider our candidate municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture each well prepared in terms of the environment, facilities and reception setup as venues for your training sites. Your positive consideration is highly appreciated. Candidate Host Municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture List of Candidate Host Municipalities by Type of Sport Olympic Sports Paralympic Sports Candidate host municipalities Fukushima City Nihonmatsu City Kawamata Town Koriyama City Names of sports P10 P12 P13 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P19 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24 P25 P26 P27 P29 P30 Archery Athletics Aquatics Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoe Cycling Equestrian Fencing Football Gymnastics Golf Handball Hockey Judo Modern pentathlon Rowing Rugby sevens Sailing Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling Archery Athletics Swimming Badminton Wheelchair basketball Boccia Canoe Cycling Equestrian Wheelchair fencing Football 5-a-side Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Wheelchair rugby Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Wheelchair tennis Triathlon Sitting volleyball Sukagawa City Tamura City Tenʼei Village Shirakawa City Izumizaki Village Tanagura Town Yamatsuri Town Samegawa Village Aizuwakamatsu City Kitakata City Minamiaizu Town Kitashiobara Village Inawashiro Town Iwaki City Soma City Naraha Town & Hirono Town 7 Photo: Courtesy of Fukushima Prefecture Sports Association Please contact each municipality with regard to the compatibility of its facilities that meet international criteria. To make inquiries, please refer to Contact for inquiries contained in the municipality-to-municipality listings beginning on page 10. 8

6 Supplementary Note In this guidebook, we have divided Fukushima Prefecture into three regions. Information includes a description of each municipality, how and whom to contact as well as the prefecture s average temperature and average precipitation in July and August based on the Japanese Meteorological Agency data Monthly Averages of Observed Values, We have also provided other information, which may be useful for athletes, such as altitude of each training site. onsen The section introducing each facility is provided with pictograms to show which sport this particular facility can be utilized for training. The following list illustrates which pictograms apply to which sports. Please also note that when it comes to facilities where available disciplines are limited, we have provided additional information on each facility s space with the name of applicable disciplines. Olympic Sports Pictogram References Archery Athletics Aquatics Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoe Cycling Equestrian Fencing Football Gymnastics Golf Handball Hockey Judo Modern pentathlon Rowing Rugby sevens Sailing Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Paralympic Sports Wrestling Archery Athletics Swimming Badminton Wheelchair basketball Boccia Canoe Cycling Equestrian Wheelchair fencing Football 5-a-side Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Wheelchair rugby Shooting Table tennis Taekwondo Wheelchair tennis Triathlon Sitting volleyball 9 10

7 2 Fukushima City Jurokunuma Park Football Fields Address 1-7 Manaitayama, Ozaso, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Fukushima-Iizaka IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Fukushima Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 110m Accommodations Available nearby Football fields 2 artificial-turf fields; 1 clay field; Nighttime illumination available; 2 natural-turf fields to be added by the end of FY 2018 Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Men s shower room, Women s shower room Nihonmatsu City 二本松市 Lifelong Learning Div., Nihonmatsu City Board of Education Secretariat Kanairo, Nihonmatsu-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax sho-spo@city.nihonmatsu.lg.jp Average temperature July 22.6 August 24.2 Average precipitation July mm August mm Nihonmatsu City is located in between Fukushima and Koriyama cities and an approx. 2-hr ride on the Shinkansen from Tokyo. A city in tune with nature, Nihonmatsu also takes pride in harmony between its distinguished history and rich cultural traditions. Many people cherish the Abukuma River and Mt. Adatara as symbols of nature in Nihonmatsu, which were made famous by the Chieko-sho collection of poems published in 1941 by Kotaro Takamura. 3 Fukushima City Shinobugaoka Athletic Stadium 6 Abukuma Rowing Courses Address 14-1 Furukawa, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Fukushima-Iizaka IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 15 min. by car from Fukushima Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 59m Accommodations Available nearby Athletic stadium All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; Natural-turf infield; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Training room, Indoor running course, Dressing room, Shower room, Medical office *Canoe Disciplines: Sprint Address Nishiwadai, Kohata, Nihonmatsu-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Nihonmatsu IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Adachi Sta. on the Tohoku Line Altitude 175m Accommodations Available nearby Course 9 lanes (1,000m, 500m); Japan Canoe Federation-authorized course Ancillary facilities Dressing room, Shower room, Office, Meeting room, Boathouse, Warehouse 4 Prefectural Azuma Sports Park: Azuma Gymnasium 7 Abukuma Rowing Courses (Shimayama Course) *1 Address 1 Kamikotoba, Sabara, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Fukushima-nishi IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Fukushima Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 136m Accommodations Available on-site *1 Gymnastics Disciplines: Rhythmic Gymnastics *2 Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Main arena Floor space 2,744.3 m2, Ceiling height 19m, Illumination 1,350 lx Convertible into 15 badminton courts, 3 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 2 handball courts; 24 table-tennis tables available Sub-arena Floor space m2, Ceiling height 19m, Illumination 1,086 lx Convertible into 6 badminton courts, 1 basketball court, 2 volleyball courts; 8 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Training room, Dressing room, Shower room, Indoor pool, Restaurant, Arena air-conditioning system, Medical office, Elevator, Accessible toilet The best sports facilities of all in Fukushima Pref. *2 *Canoe Disciplines: Slalom Address Terasawa, Ota, Nihonmatsu-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Nihonmatsu IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Nihonmatsu Sta. on the Tohoku Line Altitude 281m Accommodations Available nearby Course Length of m, Slalom course on the Abukuma River; Japan Canoe Federation-authorized course Ancillary facilities Boathouse, Shower room, Toilet On the occasion of a competitive event, temporary headquarters office can be set up. 5 Prefectural Azuma Sports Park: Azuma Athletic Stadium Count on our All-Fukushima support! Address 1 Kamikotoba, Sabara, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Fukushima-nishi IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Fukushima Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 136m Accommodations Available on-site Main track All-weather 400m track, 9-lane oval; Natural-turf infield; JAAF-authorized Class 1 athletic stadium, the only one of its kind in Fukushima Sub-track All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Training room, Indoor running course, Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Medical office, Elevator, Accessible toilet Complete, attentive medical support Each region of Fukushima Prefecture has full-service general hospitals (such as Fukushima Medical University Hospital) with the ability to respond quickly to any injuries or accidents related to sports activities. In addition, the public Fujita General Hospital has expert sports doctors, who are willing to care for and support all athletes in terms of medical science. Sports volunteers actively working Focusing on NPOs, Fukushima Prefecture makes ongoing efforts to promote active sports volunteer activities and develop their skills. In the past several years, these volunteers have played active roles in various major sports events, such as Japan Championships in Athletics and FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships, as well as various professional sports competitions and local sporting events at the prefectural and municipal levels

8 Kawamata Town 川俣町 Health Promotion Sect., Lifelong Learning Div., Kawamata Town Office 30 Gohyakuda, Kawamata-machi, Date-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Average temperature July 23.6 August 25.4 Average precipitation July mm August mm The nature-rich Kawamata Town is only a 30-min. drive from Fukushima Sta. The town once prospered with the raising of silk worms and silk textile production; at its golden age, silk textiles from Kawamata accounted for 7% of Japan s total silk textile exports. Today, its mainstay industries are machinery production, metalworking and agriculture. Also, local poultry farmers focus on the production of the Kawamata Shamo free-range chicken. 10 Koriyama Sogo Gymnasium Address 3-10 Toyota-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Koriyama IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Koriyama Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 245m Accommodations Available nearby * *Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Main arena Floor space 2,520 m2, Ceiling height 15m Convertible into 15 badminton courts, 3 basketball courts, 3 wheelchair basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 2 judo rings; 50 table-tennis tables available Sub-arena Floor space 648 m2 Convertible into 1 volleyball court, 4 badminton courts; 10 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Judo hall, Kendo (Japanese fencing) hall, Training room, Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Meeting room, Medical office, Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Arena air-conditioning system 8 Kawamata Town Gymnasium Address 2-3 Mandokorouchiyama, Higashifukuzawa, Kawamata-machi, Date-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Nihonmatsu IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 45 min. by car after exiting Funehiki-Miharu IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 35 min. by car from Fukushima Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 236m Accommodations Available on-site Main arena Floor space 1,892 m2 (43m 44m), Ceiling height 19.4m Sub-arena Floor space 446 m2 (15m 30m), Ceiling height 7.3m Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Dressing room, Shower room, Training room, Indoor running course Major achievement: Cuban fencing team s training camp for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Sukagawa City 須賀川市 Lifelong Learning & Sports Div., Culture & Sports Dept., Sukagawa City Office 135 Hachiman-machi, Sukagawa-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax manabi@city.sukagawa.fukushima.jp Average temperature July 22.9 August 24.4 Average precipitation July mm August mm Sukagawa City boasts a highly developed network of high-speed transportation systems that crisscross the city area namely, the Tohoku Expressway and Route 4, as well as the Tohoku Shinkansen, Tohoku and Suigun railway lines. Sukagawa is also home to Fukushima Airport, serving wide-area transportation by air. These combine to stimulate the exchange of people, commodities and information, which in turn sustain the city s continued growth. Koriyama City 郡山市 Sports Promotion Div., Culture & Sports Dept., Koriyama City Office Asahi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax sportsshinko@city.koriyama.fukushima.jp Average temperature July 22.9 August 24.4 Average precipitation July mm August mm Koriyama City is located virtually in the center of the prefecture and is only a 77-min. ride on the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo. Railways and two expressways crisscross the city, making Koriyama a major transportation hub and the prefecture s economic capital, serving as a magnet to draw in people, commodities and information. The city is also promoting itself as a Town of Music. 11 Sukagawa Arena Address 5 Ushibukuro-machi, Sukagawa-shi, Fukushima Access Very close to Sukagawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Sukagawa Sta. on the Tohoku Line Altitude 262m Accommodations Available nearby Main arena Floor space 2,730m2, Ceiling height 21m, Illumination 600 1,000 lx Convertible into 3 basketball courts Sub-arena Floor space 700m2, Ceiling height 9.5m Convertible into 1 basketball court Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Training room, Massage room, Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Medical office, Arena air-conditioning system 9 Kaiseizan Athletic Stadium Leading Fukushima athletes Address Kaisei, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Koriyama IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Koriyama Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 245m Accommodations Available nearby Main track All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium Sub-track 300m track, 6-lane oval Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Meeting room, Medical office, Wheelchair-accessible elevator, Accessible toilet, Indoor running course Athletics Athletics Weightlifting Asami Chiba TOHO Athletics Club Japanese record holder for 400m and 4 400m relay; Participated in 4 400m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics; Silver medalist at the 2014 Asian Games at Incheon, Korea. Sayaka Aoki TOHO Athletics Club Japanese record holder for 4 400m relay; Participated in 4 400m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Masahiro Yoshida Day Service Center Ishikawa Ishikawa High School; Winner (Men, 53kg class Total) at the Nat'l Athletic Meet in 2014 and

9 Tamura City Average temperature July 21.4 August 22.8 Ten ei Village Average temperature July 20.3 August 21.2 田村市 Average precipitation July mm August mm 天栄村 Average precipitation July mm August mm Lifelong Learning Div., Education Dept., Tamura City Board of Education 76-2 Hatasoi, Funehiki, Funehiki-machi, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax Tamura City is located only 30km from Koriyama, the core city of Fukushima Prefecture. Access from major metropolitan areas to Tamura City is easy because the nearest expressway interchange is only 15 min. by car from the city center. The summer season is comfortable with the average temperature at about 23 and relatively less rainfall. The city s main industries are agriculture and forestry; woodland accounts for 62% of the total city area. Lifelong Learning Div., Ten ei Village Board of Education 66 Harahata, Shimomatsumoto, Ten ei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax syougaigakusyuuka@vill.tenei.fukushima.jp Ten ei Village lies in the southern part of the prefecture s Central Region (Naka-dori) and is a 30-min. drive from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen. The village is blessed with varied scenic sights such as Lake Hatori, attracting a large number of tourists from other parts of Japan. Furthermore, a variety of outdoor activities can be enjoyed, such as tennis, golf and skiing. 12 Tamura City Gymnasium 14 Indoor Sports Center Kirari *Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Address 400 To-omote, Funehiki, Funehiki-machi, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 15 min. by car after exiting Funehiki-Miharu IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Funehiki Sta. on the Ban-etsu-East Line Altitude 457m Accommodations Available nearby Main arena Floor space 1,638 m2, Ceiling height 11.5m Convertible into 8 badminton courts, 2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts; 20 table-tennis tables available Sub-arena Floor space m2, Ceiling height 11.5m Convertible into 3 badminton courts, 1 basketball court, 1 volleyball court; 10 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Shower rooms, Dressing rooms, Accessible toilet, Medical office, Meeting room Address 12 Higashida, Shimomatsumoto, Ten ei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Sukagawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 307m Accommodations Available nearby Tennis courts 2 indoor sand-dressed artificial turf courts, Ceiling height 15.5m Ancillary facilities Shower room, Dressing room, Accessible toilet 13 Tamura City Athletic Stadium 15 Ten ei Village-Operated Shiroko Tennis Courts Address 400 To-omote, Funehiki, Funehiki-machi, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 15 min. by car after exiting Funehiki-Miharu IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Funehiki Sta. on the Ban-etsu-East Line Altitude 457m Accommodations Available nearby Track All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium; Nighttime illumination available Ancillary facilities Shower rooms, Dressing rooms, Accessible toilet, Medical office, Meeting room, Indoor running course Address 4 Shikoyama, Shiroko, Ten ei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Sukagawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 288m Accommodations Available nearby Tennis courts 8 outdoor hard courts; Nighttime illumination for four of the eight courts Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Dressing rooms Next-generation Fukushima athletes 16 Hatoriko Kogen Regina-no-Mori Wheelchair basketball Badminton Athletics Golf Akira Toyoshima MIYAGI MAX Wheelchair basketball Club Aya Ohori Tomioka High School From Iwaki City, Fukushima Pref.; Participant in the London 2012 Paralympics. Expectations are high for his participation at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. 2nd place in singles at the 2013 World Junior Championships; Winner of the 2013 Asia Youth U19 Championships. Participated in 100m hurdle at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics; 5th place in 100m hurdle at the 2015 Asian Championships. Hitomi Shimura TOHO Athletics Club Minami Hiruta Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Winner at the 2014 Japan Women s Amateur Golf Championships; Winner in girls division (aged 15 17) at the 2015 Japan Junior Golf Championships. Address 39 Takatoya, Hatori, Ten ei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 715m Accommodations Available on-site Tennis courts 2 indoor artificial-turf courts; 18 outdoor artificial-turf courts Ancillary facilities Shower rooms, Dressing rooms, Free Wi-Fi 15 16

10 17 Shirakawa Meadow Golf Club 20 Shirakawa City Sports Park: Athletic Stadium Address 1 Shibakusa, Tarao, Ten ei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 937m Accommodations Available nearby Golf course 18 holes, Overall course length of 6,798 yards Ancillary facilities Shower rooms, Dressing rooms, Accessible toilet, Meeting room, Café & restaurant Address 56 Kitanakagawara, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 341.5m Accommodations Available nearby Athletic stadium All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium; Natural-turf infield. The track and accompanying structures were remodeled in Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Meeting room, Medical office, Accessible toilet Shirakawa City 白河市 Sports Promotion Div., Shirakawa City Board of Education Secretariat 7-1 Hachimankoji, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Phone (ext / 2386) Fax shogaigakushu@city.shirakawa.fukushima.jp Average temperature July 22.2 August 23.5 Average precipitation July mm August mm Shirakawa City serves as the gateway to Fukushima Prefecture thanks to its well-developed high-speed transportation systems, such as the Tohoku Expressway and the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train line, and its proximity to Tokyo. The city takes pride in its rich historical and cultural traditions while also benefiting from attractive regional resources that include the Nasu-Kashi mountain range and headwaters of the Abukuma River. 21 Shin-Shirakawa Golf Club Address 1 Shodenyama, Omotegokaneyama, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 423.6m Accommodations Available nearby Golf course 18 holes, Overall course length of 6,854 yards, 50-yard driving range, Practice putting green Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Training room, Café & restaurant 18 Shirakawa City Sports Park: Central Gymnasium 22 Shirakawa Kokusai Country Club Address 30 Kitanakagawara, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 341.5m Accommodations Available nearby Gymnasium Floor space 1,938 m2, Ceiling height 14m, Illumination 1,000 1,300 lx Convertible into 8 badminton courts; 24 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Training room, Medical office, Meeting room, Accessible toilet Address Nakagoyama, Higashishimonodejima, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 40 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 30 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 306.7m Accommodations Available on-site Golf course 36 holes, Overall course length of 13,060 yards, 260-yard driving range, Practice putting green Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Meeting room, Café & restaurant, Air-conditioning system 19 Shirakawa City Sports Park: Gymnasium in Commemoration of Nat'l Athletic Meet 23 Shirakawa Golf Club Address 314 Kitanakagawara, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 341.5m Accommodations Available nearby Address 1-14 Gobosawa, Taishinkumado, Shirakawa-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 25 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 581m Accommodations Available on-site Gymnasium Floor space 1,120 m2, Ceiling height 14m, Illumination 1,000 1,400 lx Convertible into 6 badminton courts; 12 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Meeting room Golf course 27 holes, Overall course length of 10,087 yards, 230-yard driving range, Practice putting green Ancillary facilities Shower room, Café & restaurant, Air-conditioning system 17 18

11 Izumizaki Village 泉崎村 Lifelong Learning Group, Izumizaki Village Board of Education 3-1 Shiroishiyama, Izumizaki, Izumizaki-mura, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Average temperature July 22.5 August 23.8 Average precipitation July mm August mm Izumizaki is a village rich in greenery and nestled in peaceful countryside landscape. The village is served by the Tohoku Line, Route 4 and the Tohoku Expressway. Izumizaki Sta. on the Tohoku Line is conveniently located in the center of the village. Transportation access is highly convenient: Yabuki IC on the Tohoku Expressway and the Abukuma Kogen Road and nearby the village area, and Fukushima Airport is only 15km from Izumizaki. 26 Renaissance Tanagura Multipurpose Sports Park Address 43-1 Ipponmatsu, Sekiguchi, Tanagura-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 50 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 5 min. by car from Iwaki-Tanakura Sta. on the Suigun Line Altitude Approx. 253m Accommodations Available on-site Field 1 hockey field, Artificial-turf sand; An artificial-turf field authorized by the Japan Hockey Association Ancillary facilities Nighttime illumination, Indoor 25m pool (4 lanes), Training room, Shower room, Meeting room, Kurhaus (hot-spring sauna facility) 24 Izumizaki International Cycle Stadium 27 Tanagura Densha Club *Cycling Disciplines: Track Cycling Address 1 Shimojinba, Izumizaki, Izumizaki-mura, Nishishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 15 min. by car after exiting Yabuki IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 15 min. by car from Shin-Shirakawa Sta. on the Tohoku Shinkansen line Altitude 310m Accommodations Available nearby Track 333.3m track, Straight-line section gradient 10, Slope gradient 38, Racecourse width of 10m, Asphalt pavement Administrative building 3-story, steel-reinforced concrete structure Ancillary facilities Medical office, Meeting room, Training room Address 286 Kawaharada, Nikogi, Tanagura-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 55 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Iwaki-Tanakura Sta. on the Suigun Line Altitude Approx. 253m Accommodations Available on-site Golf course 27 holes, Overall course length of 10,540 yards, 250-yard driving range, Practice putting green Ancillary facilities Hot-spring sauna facility, Dressing room, Shower room, Meeting room, Air-conditioning system, Nighttime illumination, Restaurant Tanagura Town Average temperature July 22.6 August 23.9 Yamatsuri Town Average temperature July 22.6 August 23.9 棚倉町 Average precipitation July mm August mm 矢祭町 Average precipitation July mm August mm Sports Promotion Sect., Lifelong Learning Div., Tanagura Town Board of Education 24-1 Ipponmatsu, Sekiguchi, Tanagura-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax taiikushinkou@town.tanagura.fukushima.jp Tanagura thrived as the castle town of the feudal Tanagura Domain in the 17th century. The Tanagura Castle site and a number of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are reminiscent of the prosperity of those bygone days. Mt. Yamizo and the headstream area of the Kuji River, which empties into the Pacific Ocean allowing visitors to enjoy the seasonal beauties of Mother Nature. Lifelong Learning Group, Education Div., Yamatsuri Town Board of Education 25 Ishida, Higashidate, Yamatsuri-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax syougaigakusyuu@town.yamatsuri.fukushima.jp Situated at the southern tip of Fukushima Prefecture, Yamatsuri is a peaceful town surrounded by nature. As such, agriculture and forestry constitute the core industry. Although most of us, the local folks, do not speak much in the way of foreign languages, we are sure our wholehearted hospitality speaks fluently for itself, thus ensuring heart-to-heart interactions with our guests from abroad as well as ensuring their perfect safety. 25 Tanagura Town Gymnasium 28 Swimpia Yamatsuri Address 24-1 Ipponmatsu, Sekiguchi, Tanagura-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 50 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 5 min. by car from Iwaki-Tanakura Sta. on the Suigun Line Altitude Approx. 253m Accommodations Available nearby *Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Arena Floor space 1,814 m2, Ceiling height 12m Convertible into 2 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 8 badminton courts; 8 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Training room, Meeting room, Medical office, Accessible toilet * Address Kurayashiki, Higashidate, Yamatsuri-machi, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 60 min. by car after exiting Naka IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 10 min. walk from Higashidate Sta. on the Suigun Line Altitude 157m Accommodations Available nearby *Aquatics Disciplines: Swimming Main swimming pool Outdoor 50m pool, 9 lanes, Lane width of 2.1m, Depth of 1.45m; Authorized by Japan Swimming Federation Sub-swimming pool Indoor Heated 25m pool, 6 lanes, Lane width of 2.1m, Depth of 1.25m; Authorized by Japan Swimming Federation Ancillary facilities 2 dressing rooms for men, 2 dressing rooms for women, Warm-up room, Medical office, Meeting room, Accessible toilet 19 20

12 Samegawa Village 鮫川村 Lifelong Learning Sect., Education Div., Samegawa Village Board of Education 128 Megurigasaku, Akasakanakano, Samegawa-mura, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Average temperature July 22.6 August 23.9 Average precipitation July mm August mm Samegawa Village occupies a mountainous area. Stock farming has long been the main industry. Soybean production is another important strength, which led to the thriving production of highly praised soybean-based products, such as tofu, miso (soybean paste) and natto (fermented soybeans). Local residents are joining forces to maintain the unspoiled woodland surrounding the village efforts include an initiative to protect fireflies that can live only in the cleanest natural environment. Kanotsunodaira Cross-country Course *Cycling Disciplines: Road Cycling & Mountain Bike Address Aono, Samegawa-mura, Higashishirakawa-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 40 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Approx. 25 min. by car from Iwaki-Asakawa Sta. on the Suigun Line Altitude 700m Accommodations Available nearby Cross-country course Wood chip-paved circular course (2.5 km), Width of 3m, Elevation difference of 34m Forest course (2.8km) Ancillary facilities Administrative building, Dressing room, Barbecue house, Shower room, Meeting room A 5km road course (asphalt pavement) without traffic signals is also available nearby. Next-generation Fukushima athletes Athletics Long-distance runner; As a sophomore in 2015, made a new Japanese high-school record for 3000m event. Athletics Hyuga Endo Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Kazuyoshi Tamogami Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Middle-distance runner; Winner in 800m event at the 2015 Japan Junior Athletics Championships; Winner in 1500m event at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition. Athletics 6th place in 200m event at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games (Nanjing); 3rd place in 100m event (Boys A div.) at the 2015 Nat'l Athletic Meet in Wakayama. Fencing Jun Yamashita Fukushima High School Maharu Sato Kawamata High School 3rd place in sabre event (men s individual) at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition; Participated in the 2015 World Cup Mexico (junior, men). Cycling Photo: Courtesy of Kenji Nakamura Japanese nat'l team member for road race event at the 2015 Asian Junior Championships; Winner in individual road race at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition; Japanese nat'l team member (men s junior) at the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. Cycling Ayumu Watanabe Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Yuki Watanabe Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Photo: Courtesy of Satoru Kato As a high school freshman, he transferred from athletics to cycling; As a junior, he won the boys road event at the 2015 Nat'l Athletic Meet in Wakayama. Cycling As a high school junior, he won the point race at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition; 7th place in the boys point race at the 2015 Nat'l Athletic Meet. Football Kazuhisa Kodama Ishikawa- Gijuku Ishikawa High School Hikaru Kitagawa Tomioka High School & JFA Academy Fukushima Photo: Aug. 2, 2015 game between Nadeshiko Challenge League and Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto FC A regular member of the Little Nadeshiko team; The team won the 2015 AFC U-19 Women s Championship in China

13 2 Aizu Sports Park: Aizu Athletic Stadium Address Murakami, Oyama, Monden-machi, Aizuwakamatsu-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Aizuwakamatsu IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 15 min. by car from Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 218.3m Accommodations Available nearby Main track All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; Natural-turf infield; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium Sub-track All-weather 200m track, 4-lane oval Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Meeting room, Medical office, Accessible toilet, Elevator Minamiaizu Town 南会津町 Lifelong Learning Div., Minamiaizu Town Board of Education 22 Miyamotohigashi, Tajima, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax h_syogaku@town.minamiaizu.lg.jp Average temperature July 21.2 August 22.3 Average precipitation July mm August mm Surrounded by to 2000-meter-high mountains, Minamiaizu is the epitome of a good old country town. Even in midsummer, it is comfortably cool during the morning and evening hours. Time required to access the nearby expressway and airport is approximately one hour. By rail, you can come to Minamiaizu in about three hours by train from Tokyo s Asakusa Sta. without transferring en route. We look forward to welcoming you with warm smiles and hearty hospitality. Kitakata City 喜多方市 Lifelong Learning Div., Kitakata City Board of Education Oshimizuhigashi, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax lifelong@city.kitakata.fukushima.jp Average temperature July 23.0 August 24.4 Average precipitation July mm August mm Kitakata City is located in the northwestern part of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata is surrounded by a superb natural environment with the view of the magnificent Iide Range to the northwest. The renowned Kitakata Ramen noodles and the city s uniquely historical cityscape characterized by numerous traditional warehouse structures join together to make Kitakata a major tourist destination, attracting well over 1.8 million visitors annually. 5 Minamiaizu Town: Tajima Gymnasium Address Ushiroharako, Tajima, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. walk from Aizu-Tajima Sta. on the Aizu Tetsudo Aizu Line Approx. 70 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Altitude 565.8m Accommodations Available nearby Gymnasium Floor space 1,232m2, Ceiling height 8.3m Convertible into 4 wrestling rings, 2 volleyball courts, 4 badminton courts, 1 basketball court Ancillary facilities Dressing room, Meeting room, Accessible toilet 3 Oshikirigawa Park Gymnasium 6 Minamiaizu Town: Tajima Martial Arts Hall *Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Address 1-86 Oshikiri, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Aizuwakamatsu IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 5 min. by car from Kitakata Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 208m Accommodations Available nearby Main arena Floor space 1,970 m2, Ceiling height 18m Convertible into 10 badminton courts, 2 volleyball courts; 30 table-tennis tables available Sub-arena Floor space 570 m2, Ceiling height 10.25m Convertible into 3 badminton courts, 1 volleyball court; 10 table-tennis tables available Ancillary facilities Shower room, Dressing rooms, Training room Major achievement : Japanese women s national volleyball team training camp in Address 1-2 Miyamotoko, Tajima, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 4 min. walk from Aizu-Tajima Sta. on the Aizu Tetsudo Aizu Line Approx. 70 min. by car after exiting Shirakawa IC on Tohoku Expressway Altitude 545.3m Accommodations Available nearby Martial arts hall Floor space 272m2 Convertible into 2 wrestling rings, 2 judo rings 4 Prefectural Ogino Rowing Course Next-generation Fukushima athletes The only boat rowing course in Fukushima Address Uoshunsu-Hei, Kamigo, Takasato-machi, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Aizubange IC on the Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 10 min. walk from Ogino Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 165m Accommodations Available nearby Rowing Course Length of 1,000m 6 lanes; Over 1,500m of straight-line distance; Japan Rowing Association-authorized Class B course. Within Shingo Dam s regulating reservoir on the first-class Aga River Ancillary facilities 4 floating piers, 1 electric crane, Dressing room, Shower room, Training room Badminton Saena Kawakami Tomioka High School Up-and-coming player in women s singles; Winner of the 2015 New Zealand Open and Vietnam Open. Yuta Watanabe Tomioka High School Winner in singles and doubles at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition. Kenya Mitsuhashi Tomioka High School Winner in doubles at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition; 3rd place in singles

14 Kitashiobara Village Average temperature July 19.2 August 20.5 Inawashiro Town Average temperature July 21.2 August 22.5 北塩原村 Average precipitation July mm August mm 猪苗代町 Average precipitation July mm August mm Planning Office, General Affairs & Planning Div., Kitashiobara Village Office 3151 Ubagasaku, Kitayama, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Located in the northwestern part of Fukushima Prefecture, Kitashiobara Village has an area of km². The scenic beauty interwoven by Mt. Bandai and other mountains and nearby lakes and ponds like Lake Hibara and Goshikinuma Marshes never fails to enchant visitors, making Kitashiobara one of the best tourist areas in the prefecture. In recent times, the village focuses its efforts on inviting sports teams for camp training throughout the seasons. Community & Sports Sect., Lifelong Learning Div., Inawashiro Town Board of Education Tsuruta, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Inawashiro Town is surrounded by a magnificent natural environment that includes Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai. Its location at an altitude of about 520 meters and its relatively cool climate, even in summer, make Inawashiro an ideal venue for high-altitude training. In winter, the town hosted the 2009 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships and has hosted FIS World Cup competitions for the past several years. 7 Sports Park Hibarako 10 Inawashiro Town Gymnasium Kamerina Address Wasezawa, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 40 min. by car after exiting Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 40 min. by bus from Inawashiro Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 850m Accommodations Available nearby Track All-weather 400m track, 4-lane oval; Natural-turf infield Ancillary facilities Shower room, Meeting room, Air-conditioning system Lowoxygen training using exercise bikes available in the training room Long-distance training is available on the nearby scenic road around Lake Hibara (approx. 30km per lap) and the Nishi-Azuma Sky Valley alpine road with an altitude variation of 550m. *Volleyball Disciplines: Volleyball Address Tsuruta, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 5 min. by car from Inawashiro Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 522 m Accommodations Available nearby Main arena Floor space 1,737 m2, Ceiling height 21m Convertible into 10 badminton courts, 2 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts; 38 table-tennis tables available Sub-arena Floor space 765m2 Convertible into 4 badminton courts, 1 basketball court, 2 volleyball courts Ancillary facilities Meeting room, Training room, Dressing rooms, Shower room, Medical office; Heating in winter provided 8 Lavie Spa Urabandai 11 Inawashiro Town Sports Park: Athletic Stadium Address Sakuratoge, Oshio, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 40 min. by car after exiting Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 40 min. by bus from Inawashiro Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude m Accommodations Available nearby Swimming pool Indoor heated 25m pool, 4 lanes, Lane width of 1.2m, Depth of 1.25m Ancillary facilities Training room, Dressing rooms, Shower rooms, Meeting room, Medical office, Accessible toilet, Elevator, Restaurant Address Kamisono, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 5 min. by car after exiting Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Inawashiro Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude 522m Accommodations Available nearby Athletic stadium All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval; JAAF-authorized Class 3 athletic stadium Ancillary facilities Storage room, Drinking fountain, Temporary toilet Dressing rooms, shower rooms, meeting room and toilet facilities are available at 100 meters from the stadium. 9 Soharako Running Course Next-generation Fukushima athletes Address Onogawahara, Hibara, Kitashiobara-mura, Yama-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 30 min. by car after exiting Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC on Ban-Etsu Expressway Approx. 30 min. by bus from Inawashiro Sta. on the Ban-etsu-West Line Altitude m Accommodations Available nearby Running course A 4km course circling Lake Sohara Weightlifting 6th place in 69kg class Total at the 2015 World Junior Weightlifting Championships. Mitsunori Konnai Nihon University Tomoya Aoki Nihon University Winner in boys 94kg class Total at the 2015 Nat'l Athletic Meet and in 94kg class Total at the 2015 Inter-High School Competition Paralympic Athletics Tomomi Sato TOHO Athletics Club Hikari Niwase Fukushima Athletics Association for the Disabled 100m sprinter (T13 visual impairment classification); Winner of 100m event at the 2013 Japan Para Championships; 5th place in 100m event at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon. From Sukagawa City, Fukushima Pref.; She broke her own Japanese record for Wheelchair racing 100m (Class T51) in July,

15 Hama-dori Region 2 Iwaki Meisei University Gymnasium The eastern part of Fukushima, facing the Pacific This region is characterized by a mild, comfortable climate all year round. Virtually no snowfall allows this region to be mild and warm even in midwinter. The entire route of the Joban Expressway opened for traffic in 2015 further facilitating access either from Tokyo or Sendai. As its highlight attraction, Iwaki City contains a major hot-spring resort known as Iwaki-Yumoto Onsen-kyo while Naraha and Hirono towns jointly embrace the large-scale training facility J-Village with a capacity sufficient enough to accommodate a large number of athletes. Training Camp Facilities in Hama-dori Region 1 Iwaki-Taira Velodrome 2 Iwaki Meisei niversity Gymnasium 3 Iwaki Green Field 4 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki Community Swimming Pool 5 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki Athletic Stadium 6 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki City Gymnasium 7 Helena International Country Club & Horse Riding Club 8 Soma Koyo Football Field 9 J-Village Address Chuodai-iino, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 15 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-chuo IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 15 min. by car from Iwaki Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 63m Accommodations Available nearby Gymnasium Floor space 1,152 m2 (32m 36m), Ceiling height 9.5m Convertible into 2 basketball courts Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room Muscle-training machines (7 units) and free-weights apparatuses are available in the training room. 3 Iwaki Green Field Address 308 Ryugasawa, Jobanmizunoya-machi, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-Yumoto IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 15 min. by car from Yumoto Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 74m Accommodations Available nearby Outdoor Field 13,500m2 (150m 90m); Natural turf Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Meeting room, Shower room, Headquarters office, Pressroom, Medical office, Accessible toilet, Judges room, Hot-water service room Iwaki City いわき市 Average temperature July 22.0 August 24.2 Average precipitation July mm August mm Culture and Sports Div., Iwaki City Board of Education 4-8 Done-machi, Taira, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax bunka-sports@city.iwaki.fukushima.jp Iwaki City has the largest area of all municipalities in Fukushima. Its 60km-long coastline on the Pacific offers fantastic views. Because of its relatively cool summer, visitors can enjoy their stay in comfort. Thanks to the Joban Line and the Joban Expressway that run through the city area, it takes two hours from Tokyo to Iwaki. For tourism, Hula Girls (made famous by the film of the same title) and onsen hot springs are major attractions. 4 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki Community Swimming Pool *Aquatics Disciplines: Swimming Address 101 Minamisaku, Tairashimoarakawa, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-chuo IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Iwaki Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 42m Accommodations Available nearby Main swimming pool Outdoor 50m pool, 9 lanes, Lane width of 2.4m, Depth of 1.7m; Authorized by Japan Swimming Federation Sub-swimming pool Outdoor 25m pool, 7 lanes, Lane width of 2m, Depth of 1.3m Ancillary facilities Nighttime illumination, Dressing rooms, Announcer room, Pressroom, Shower room, Meeting room, Medical office, Viewing lobby 1 Iwaki-Taira Velodrome 5 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki Athletic Stadium *Cycling Disciplines: Track Cycling Address 1 Nishisaku, Tairayagawase, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-chuo IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 5 min. by car from Iwaki Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 10m Accommodations Available on-site Velodrome 400m track; Deemed straight-line distance to goal of 62.8m Gradients: Home , Center Computation speed: 14.75m/s Type of easement curve: New McConnell Curve Surface: Walk-Top -coated asphalt Ancillary facilities Nighttime race illumination; Lodgings for athletes (capacity 170) Address 86 Minamisaku, Tairashimoarakawa, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-chuo IC on the Joban Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Iwaki Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 44m Accommodations Available nearby Main track All-weather 400m track, 8-lane oval, 9-lane straight; Natural-turf infield; JAAF-authorized Class 2 athletic stadium Sub-track All-weather 300m track, 4-lane oval, 6-lane straight; JAAF-authorized Class 4 athletic stadium Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Medical office, Meeting room, Indoor running course, Nighttime Illumination (4 units) 27 28

16 6 Address 100 Minamisaku, Tairashimoarakawa, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-chuo IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Iwaki Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 44m Accommodations Available nearby Main arena Floor space 2,090m2 Convertible into 2 basketball courts Sub-arena Floor space 860m2 Convertible into 1 basketball court Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Training room, Meeting room, Accessible toilet, Elevator 7 Kami-Arakawa Park: Iwaki City Gymnasium Helena International Country Club & Horse Riding Club *Equestrian Disciplines: Dressage, Eventing, Jumping Address 66-3 Zukindaira, Soeno-machi, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 20 min. by car after exiting Iwaki-Nakoso IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 20 min. by car from Izumi Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 60m Accommodations Available on-site of Country Club Golf course 18 holes, Overall course length of 7,101 yards Ancillary facilities Dressing rooms, Shower room, Meeting room, Restaurant of Horse Riding Club Riding ground Dressage arena, 3.5km hacking course, 3 pastures, Turf course Ancillary facilities Stalls for 90 horses; Dressing rooms, Shower room, Restaurant Naraha Town 楢葉町 Reconstruction Promotion Div., Naraha Town Office 5-6 Kanetsukido, Kitada, Naraha-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Hirono Town 広野町 Reconstruction Planning Div., Hirono Town Office 35 Nawashirogae, Shimokitaba, Hirono-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Energy Div., Planning and Coordination Dept., Fukushima Prefectural Government 2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax energy@pref.fukushima.lg.jp Average temperature July 21.6 August 23.6 Average precipitation July mm August mm Naraha is a nature-rich town facing the Pacific Ocean to the east and mountains to the west. Its mild climate makes it a livable place all year round. Naraha offers a variety of attractions, such as Tenjin-misaki Onsen hot spring resort featuring open-air hot-spring baths with a gorgeous view of the Pacific; yuzu (small citrus fruit) specially grown outdoors; and salmon from the Kido River. Average temperature July 21.6 August 23.6 Average precipitation July mm August mm Hirono is another nature-rich town facing the Pacific to the east and mountains of the Abukuma Range to the west. The climate is warm enough for raising mikan mandarin oranges outdoors. From Tokyo, Hirono can be reached in about two hours and 30 minutes, using the Joban Line or the Joban Expressway. J-Village (Japan Football Village Co., Inc.) 8 Utsukushimori, Yamadaoka, Naraha-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Phone Fax Please make inquiries using the entry form provided on the Company s website: Soma City 相馬市 Average temperature July 22.0 August 23.9 Average precipitation July mm August mm 9 J-Village Sports Promotion Sect., Lifelong Learning Div., Soma City Board of Education 13 Otesaki, Nakamura, Soma-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax sy-syogai@city.soma.fukushima.jp Soma City faces Abukuma Highland to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Via the Joban Expressway, Soma is approximately three hours from Tokyo and 35 minutes from Sendai Airport. The city is well known for the traditional Soma Nomaoi festival (samurai horsemen featured) and Soma folk songs. The neighboring waters are fertile fishing grounds, so the freshest seafood as well as processed marine products are available aplenty. Address 8 Utsukushimori, Yamadaoka, Naraha-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Access Approx. 5 min. by car after exiting Hirono IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 9 min. by car from Hirono Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 49m Accommodations Hotel available on-site. Renewal opening scheduled for April Guest rooms: 120 single rooms / 48 twin rooms / 42 quad rooms Bath: Each room has a bath of its own; in addition, there is a large communal bath within the facility. Major facilities: 300-seat restaurant; Locker room; Laundry room; Convention hall with capacity of Soma Koyo Football Field Address Koyo, Soma-shi, Fukushima Access Approx. 10 min. by car after exiting Soma IC on Joban Expressway Approx. 10 min. by car from Soma Sta. on the Joban Line Altitude 6m Accommodations Available nearby Natural-turf fields 3 football fields; With pop-up sprinkler systems Artificial-turf fields 2 football fields; The fields are compatible with FIFA-recommended 2 Star requirements and authorized by the Japan Football Association; Nighttime illumination available for one of the two fields Ancillary facilities Dressing room, Shower room and Meeting room are available in the club house. Major achievement: Japanese national U-19 soccer team training camp in One of the best known major soccer training facilities in Japan The J-Village site straddles the Naraha Town and Hirono town. J-Village offers a high-quality training camp environment due to its superb know-how accumulated through experiences catering to training camps for Japan s national Soccer and Rugby football teams. Soccer/Rugby practice field 1 indoor artificial-turf field; All-weather type Soccer stadium 1 natural-turf stadium (roof can be completely closed); 7 natural-turf fields; 2 artificial-turf fields; A half-size practice field for rainy weather (roofed artificial-turf field) Other sports facilities Gymnasium; 25m pool; Fitness gym; 4-lane 400m track Major achievement: Japanese national soccer team training camps (9 times since 1997); Japanese national Rugby team training camps (7 times since 2004); Argentine national soccer team training camp in 2002; Chilean national soccer team training camp in 2009; Vietnamese national women s soccer team training camps in 2007 and 2009; New Zealand national women s soccer team training camps in 2005 and 2009, etc. On the occasion of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, our whole community warmly welcomed the Argentine national soccer team

17 Published in May 2016 The Culture and Sports Bureau, Fukushima Prefectural Government 11F Nishi-Chosha, 2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Phone Fax Guide to Training Camps in Fukushima T a k e A d v a n t a g e o f T r a i n i n g C a m p s i n F U K U S H I M A! Front Cover Asami Chiba Sprint/Middle-distance running; TOHO Athletics Club Aya Ohori Badminton; Tomioka High School Akira Toyoshima Wheelchair basketball; MIYAGI MAX Wheelchair basketball Club Hikaru Kitagawa Football; Tomioka High School & JFA Academy Fukushima Photo: May 13, 2015 game against Chinese Taipei team Wakana Sato Hammer Throw; TOHO Athletics Club* Tomoyasu Watanabe Judo; Fukushima Prefectural Police* Manato Yoshida Equestrian; Narita Riding Club Photo: Courtesy of United Photo Press Co., Ltd. Back Cover Minami Hiruta Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Photo: Courtesy of Japan Golf Association Tomomi Sato T13 100m sprint; TOHO Athletics Club Yasuhiro Suzuki Canoe; Kuno Co., Ltd.* Maharu Sato Fencing, Kawamata High School* Ayumu Watanabe, Yuki Watanabe, Kazuhisa Kodama, Makito Mizuno Cycling; Graduates of Ishikawa-Gijuku Ishikawa High School Takumi Terada Swimming; Yumoto High School* Hikari Niwase T51 Wheelchair racing 100m; Fukushima Athletics Association for the Disabled *Photo: Courtesy of Fukushima Prefecture Sports Association