FAQ

Holding events

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How can we confirm the availability of an event space and make a reservation?

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Please let the SSC know the desired date, and an SSC staff member will quickly check the availability and get back to you. The SSC will then make a reservation for you.

Q

How can we make arrangements with the police and the local fire station for an event?

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The SSC will make arrangements with the police, the local fire station and other relevant authorities on your behalf. However, it is necessary for the organizer to directly confirm the final details with each of them in the presence of SSC staff members. The SSC assumes no responsibility for accidents and other problems, etc. caused by the event. The organizer must take full responsibility for the event.

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Can we receive any financial support to hold an event?

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The SSC has a grant system that can provide part of the expenses necessary for the event. Please feel free to ask the SSC about how the system works and the amounts possible. The SSC will provide individual consultations. Also, the SSC can introduce you to sponsoring companies etc. Why don’t you approach them?

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Can the SSC help attract guests for the event?

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The SSC cannot sell tickets etc. directly. However, it can help inform the public about the event by distributing posters and fliers and providing information through the website, SNS, television, radio, newspapers, public relations magazines, etc.

Training camp before competitions

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Can we reserve all the facilities for training?

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Yes, you can. The SSC will meet your requests as much as possible.

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Can the SSC prepare ice for icing every day during the camp?

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The SSC will prepare ice according to your requests. Please let the SSC know where and when the ice is to be used, and the amount of ice needed. The SSC also provides isotonic drinks during training, bananas for nutritional support, salt to prevent heat stroke, and the like, according to your request.

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Can exclusive meals for athletes be prepared at hotels?

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Basically, hotels serve buffet-style meals. Regarding the menus, it is possible to make different arrangements based on communication with the team’s dietician in advance. Please consult us as soon as possible.

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Can we receive financial support for the pre-camp?

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The SSC has a grant system that can provide part of the expenses necessary for the training camp before the competition. Please feel free to ask the SSC about how the system works and the amount possible. The SSC will provide individual consultations.

Q

Can we experience Japanese culture and interact with local people?

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If a team wants to do so, it can in many ways. The SSC offers a variety of options, including Japanese calligraphy, the tea ceremony, origami (paper-folding), Japanese drum performances and prayers for victory at a shrine. The local people would, of course, look forward to interacting with the team.