Fukushima United FC's New Stadium: From Recovery to Future Creation
Connecting the Past to the Future: Regional Revitalization through People and Technology
A Wooden Stadium as a Symbol of Recovery
Founded before the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Fukushima United FC has grown together with the region’s recovery.
Looking ahead to the club’s further development, the team has now revealed a vision for its future home stadium.
The new stadium embodies the spirit of the phoenix engraved in the club’s emblem—standing as a symbol of hope and rebirth.
Born in Fukushima, a region deeply affected by the earthquake and nuclear accident, the project seeks to present a sustainable stadium model that the world can be proud of, sending a powerful message of resilience and renewal from this land to the future.
Looking ahead to the club’s further development, the team has now revealed a vision for its future home stadium.
The new stadium embodies the spirit of the phoenix engraved in the club’s emblem—standing as a symbol of hope and rebirth.
Born in Fukushima, a region deeply affected by the earthquake and nuclear accident, the project seeks to present a sustainable stadium model that the world can be proud of, sending a powerful message of resilience and renewal from this land to the future.
Built with Fukushima timber and citizen participation
The concept draws inspiration from Shikinen Sengu, the periodic rebuilding of shrines in Japan.
Drawing on its spirit of renewal and transmission, this project establishes its own three cycles—resources, community, and craftsmanship.
Guided by this framework, the stadium will use an all-timber structure built by laminating locally sourced wood from Fukushima.
Each component will be designed for disassembly and reuse, supporting circular use of regional resources.
The fabrication and assembly will invite club members and local residents to participate in a festive, community-driven process.
Through reforestation initiatives and woodworking education, skills will be passed to the next generation, sustaining a continuous cycle of resources, culture, and technology.
Drawing on its spirit of renewal and transmission, this project establishes its own three cycles—resources, community, and craftsmanship.
Guided by this framework, the stadium will use an all-timber structure built by laminating locally sourced wood from Fukushima.
Each component will be designed for disassembly and reuse, supporting circular use of regional resources.
The fabrication and assembly will invite club members and local residents to participate in a festive, community-driven process.
Through reforestation initiatives and woodworking education, skills will be passed to the next generation, sustaining a continuous cycle of resources, culture, and technology.
Harnessing Fukushima’s basin climate for energy circulation
For energy systems, the design incorporates passive strategies that leverage Fukushima’s basin climate.
The roof form blocks summer sun while shielding against winter winds.
The varied façade geometry allows prevailing winds to be captured in summer and blocked in winter.
Rainwater will be collected, filtered, and reused, while snow stored in winter will serve as natural cooling in summer.
The roof form blocks summer sun while shielding against winter winds.
The varied façade geometry allows prevailing winds to be captured in summer and blocked in winter.
Rainwater will be collected, filtered, and reused, while snow stored in winter will serve as natural cooling in summer.
Through these renewable systems, the stadium aims to minimize energy consumption and achieve energy self-sufficiency by storing on-site generated renewable power.
Ultimately, the project will strive to meet the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most rigorous environmental performance standard.
Together with the people of Fukushima, we aim to build dreams, courage, and hope for the future. We deeply appreciate your continued support and encouragement.
Ultimately, the project will strive to meet the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most rigorous environmental performance standard.
Together with the people of Fukushima, we aim to build dreams, courage, and hope for the future. We deeply appreciate your continued support and encouragement.
Message from the CEO
"Fukushima United Sports X" x "Fukushima Integrated Project"
Sports X has a proven track record of involvement in numerous sports business, regional revitalization, and social projects across Japan.
We've honed our expertise in connecting people and society through sports, with experience in club management, event operations, community collaboration, and international exchange.
This accumulation of past achievements is what drives us toward our next challenge.
Now, as the culmination of our efforts, we stand in Fukushima.
Fukushima is a land with a history of disaster and recovery, a place that continues to capture the world's attention.
Here, we will realize a world-first integrated project that blends:
Stadium x Hotel x Hot Springs x Renewable Energy x Agriculture x Culture
This is more than just regional revitalization; it's a bold challenge to present the "Fukushima Model"—a new prototype for future cities—to the world.
Beginning with this implementation in Fukushima, we will expand to seven locations throughout Japan.
The knowledge and models gained from this process will then spread to:
・Emerging cities in Asia
・Sports and urban development frontiers in Africa
・Cultural and financial capitals worldwide
We will export a sustainable social model with sports at its core.
Our vision for the future is clear: Starting in Fukushima, the "Sports X Model" will become the new standard for urban development and social transformation globally.
The experience we have cultivated in the past has led us to this moment in Fukushima and will forge a path to the future that extends to the world.
This project is the beginning of a new story that Sports X is weaving for a global audience.
We wholeheartedly welcome those who will join us on this journey to create the future together.
We've honed our expertise in connecting people and society through sports, with experience in club management, event operations, community collaboration, and international exchange.
This accumulation of past achievements is what drives us toward our next challenge.
Now, as the culmination of our efforts, we stand in Fukushima.
Fukushima is a land with a history of disaster and recovery, a place that continues to capture the world's attention.
Here, we will realize a world-first integrated project that blends:
Stadium x Hotel x Hot Springs x Renewable Energy x Agriculture x Culture
This is more than just regional revitalization; it's a bold challenge to present the "Fukushima Model"—a new prototype for future cities—to the world.
Beginning with this implementation in Fukushima, we will expand to seven locations throughout Japan.
The knowledge and models gained from this process will then spread to:
・Emerging cities in Asia
・Sports and urban development frontiers in Africa
・Cultural and financial capitals worldwide
We will export a sustainable social model with sports at its core.
Our vision for the future is clear: Starting in Fukushima, the "Sports X Model" will become the new standard for urban development and social transformation globally.
The experience we have cultivated in the past has led us to this moment in Fukushima and will forge a path to the future that extends to the world.
This project is the beginning of a new story that Sports X is weaving for a global audience.
We wholeheartedly welcome those who will join us on this journey to create the future together.
President & CEO, Sports X Co., Ltd.
Jun Koyama
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