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	Football Stadiums in Japan: Kashima Stadium
		Kashima is not a particularly large town, but it has a very long history due to its location on a sandy peninsula near the mouth of the Tone River.
		Kashima Soccer Stadium is a football-only facility, and it may be one of the "coziest" venues of all the World Cup stadiums.
		Shortly thereafter, the stadium was used as one of the venues for the 2001 Confederations Cup.
	www.wldcup.com /Asia/stadia/kashima.html (588 words)

	CNN - Sailing
		The striking stadium, venue for two first-round matches and one in the round of 16, is shaped in an asymmetrical arc modeled on the helmet of a samurai warrior's helmet.
		The stadium is about a one-hour drive northeast of Tokyo, in a thriving industrial area that is developing as a scientific center.
		The circular stadium is in the coastal city of Shizuoka, which is dominated by the massive Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain.
	cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /interactive/worldcup/stadium.map/content.html (1060 words)

	globeandmail.com: The World Cup
		Kashima stadium is home to the J-League club Kashima Antlers, where former Brazilian international Zico spent 1992-1994 before retiring from professional soccer.
		The circular stadium is near the coastal city of Shizuoka, which is dominated by its massive neighbor Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and holiest mountain.
		The striking stadium, venue for two first-round matches and one in the second, is shaped in an asymmetrical arc modelled on the moon-shaped crest from the helmet of 17th century samurai warrior Masamune Date.
	www.theglobeandmail.com /special/worldcup/2002/static/venues.html (1642 words)

	J League Teams: Kashima Antlers
		The Kashima Antlers have established themselves as the most successful team in J.League history, with four league titles, as well as an armful of cup titles to their name.
		Kashima's climb to the pinnacle of Japanese football can be traced to 1991, when the leading members of the JSL decided to form a full professional football league, and the man whose career inextricably linked top the Antlers success was Brazilian sensation Zico.
		Kashima soccer stadium was one of the venues used for the World Cup in 2002.
	www.wldcup.com /Asia/jleague/antlers.html (850 words)

	KASHIMA CITY/Outline
		Kashima city is located 80km east of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and that is located the southeast-end of Ibaraki prefecture,and The area is about 93 square km.
		Because Kashima city faces the Pacific Ocean and that is effected by the Japan Current,It is least temperature-difference between summer and winter.The average of summer-temperature is about the same as Nagano City's and The average of winter-temparature is about the same as Kumamoto City's.So,there is little snowfall.
		At present Kashima is well known to people all over the country as a hometown of Kashima Antlers.
	city.kashima.ibaraki.jp /english/1002.htm (182 words)

	Ibaraki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kashima, home of the J. League team the Kashima Antlers, is a leading industrial and manufacturing base for Japan's industrial enterprises.
		The Kashima football stadium, one of the most innovative football complexes in Japan, is the first to employ the cell system.
		The stadium will be expanded to a capacity of 43,340 spectators in time for World Cup 2002.
	kjworldcup2002.tripod.com /ibaraki.html (190 words)

	Japan Times: Cerezo hands Antlers first loss of campaign (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		KASHIMA (Kyodo) A first-half strike from Tatsuya Furuhashi gave Cerezo Osaka a shock 1-0 win over Kashima Antlers on Sunday, handing the J. League first-division leaders its first defeat of the season.
		Kashima, however, stayed five points clear at the top of the table despite seeing its six-match winning streak halted as nearest rival Nagoya Grampus Eight was sunk 3-0 at Urawa Reds.
		Kashima made most of the early running at Kashima Stadium and Tatsuya Nozawa forced a fine save from Cerezo keeper Motohiro Yoshida with a header after five minutes only for the visitor to break the deadlock after 19 minutes from a neat three-man move.
	search.japantimes.co.jp /print/sports/sports2005/sj20050502a1.htm (530 words)

	World Cup 2002 Japan Venues & Stadiums
		The spectacular stadium is home to the J-League’s Kashima Antlers and has been enlarged to reach a capacity of 41,800 spectators in time for World Cup 2002.
		Access to Misaki Stadium is 10 minutes from Sannomiya Hanadokei Station to Misaki-koen Station on the new Kobe City Subway Kaigan Line or walk from JR Hyogo station or JR Wadamisaki (the branch line from JR Hyogo station operates mornings and evenings).
		From central Yokohama to the International Stadium in Yokohama is 15 minutes by JR Yokohama Line or the municipal subway from Sakuragicho Station to Shin-Yokohama Station followed by a quarter of an hour walk to the stadium.
	www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/fo/jv.html (1544 words)

	BBC SPORT \| FOOTBALL \| World Cup stadia proving promise
		Welcome to Kashima, one of 10 Japanese venues which will be used for the 2002 World Cup and one of three in use, a year ahead of the big event, for the Fifa Confederations Cup.
		Kashima is part of the Ibaraki region, some two to three hours north of Tokyo by train.
		The stadium reverberates to chants of "Nippon, Nippon" during the game and there is a crescendo of shrieks every time the ball nears the Brazilian penalty area.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport/hi/english/football/newsid_1373000/1373104.stm (686 words)

	The World Cup in association with Eircom and MasterCard .. .. .. .. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Located in industrial Kashima City in the southwestern part of Ibaraki prefecture, Kashima Soccer Stadium is the home stadium for the famous football club, Kashima Antlers of the J-League, and was built exclusively for football.
		The renovated stadium consists of a two-level stand for spectators and the capacity has been greatly increased from the original facility's 15,870 seats.
		Kashima City, a central city in the southeastern part of Ibaraki prefecture is one of ten venues for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan.
	www.rte.ie /sport/worldcup/venues/ibaraki.html (266 words)

	World Cup 2002 at eleven-a-side.com, the home of Irish soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Located 3km from the centre of Kashima City - 15 min by car from Kashima Jjingu Station on the JR Kashima Line - 2 hours by train or bus from JR Tokyo station.
		Kashima is a soccer mad city having had the Brazilian legend, Zico as coach of their J-League side, Kashima Antlers.
		The stadium itself, will only be used for during the opening phase of the tournament with Argentina v Nigeria and Italy v Croatia also being played at the venue.
	www.elevenaside.com /worldcup/venues.asp?id=2 (197 words)

	Sporting Life - World Cup Finals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In truth, no-one really deserved to finish as runners-up to winners Mexico such were the poor performances of Italy and Croatia, and to a lesser extent Ecuador, who started as Group G underdogs, but at least gave their all.
		With Italy being held to a draw at the Big Eye Stadium in Oita, it meant a Croatian victory over Ecuador was required, and after their display against Italy in Ibaraki on Saturday few would have bet against it.
		Coach Mirko Jozic claimed his players died for one another on the Kashima Stadium pitch, but they barely broke sweat against Ecuador until it really mattered and their hopes were on the line.
	www.sportinglife.com /football/worldcupfinals2002/match_reports/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/02/06/13/WORLDCUP_Ecuador.html (565 words)

	Ibaraki -- Kashima Stadium -- 2002 World Cup in Japan
		Ibaraki's cultural heritage can also be appreciated with a visit to Kairaku-en garden and the Kashima shrine -- one of the three best shrines in the eastern area.
		Kashima City is 80km east of Tokyo, at the southeast end of Ibaraki prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean.
		Home to the Kashima Antlers, the stadium is sometimes likened to a place of worship....
	www.travelnotes.org /Football/2002/Korea-Japan/Stadiums/Ibaraki.htm (389 words)

	world-cup-info \| Ibaraki Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium Profile - Profile of the venue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kashima Stadium is one of three Japanese World Cup venues which does not feature a running track, giving fans a closer view of the action.
		Also used during the Confederations Cup, Kashima Stadium was completed in May and holds 42,000.
		Kashima is 90 minutes from Tokyo by regular train can be reached by bus from Tokyo in less than two hours.
	www.world-cup-info.com /profiles/venues/ibaraki_prefectural_kashima_soccer_stadium.htm (83 words)

	FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		Ibaraki Prefecture is well known throughout Japan as a hotbed of football activity, the town of Kashima in Ibaraki being home to the top J. League team, Kashima Antlers.
		With nearly 42,000 seats, improved facilities for disabled spectators and a new large format video screen, the stadium has an intimate feel that gives spectators a true sense of the action as it takes place on the pitch.
		And standing at the stadium entrance is a statue of Kashima's most favourite footballer : the Brazilian star Zico, who brought his playing and coaching skills to the town, inspired renewed enthusiasm among a new generation of young fans, and helped the Antlers become J.League champions.
	www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,24579,00.html (481 words)

	Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Trouble flared when a Kashima supporter threw a beer can at the Antlers players after their 3-2 home defeat by Urawa Reds.
		Around 30 supporters jumped on to the pitch to confront him and Honda had his hair pulled, was pushed into the goal net and later said that he bled after the scuffle.
		Several fans vented their anger at Kashima's Brazilian manager Toninho Cerezo as he tried to leave the stadium, telling him to quit and yelling abuse in Portuguese.
	www.coloradorapids.com /News/newsdetails_global.asp?ID=722 (263 words)

	Football World Cup 2002 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guus Hiddink Stadium, Gwangju - 42,880 September 2001 (renamed Guus Hiddink Stadium immediately after the 2002 World Cup)
		Stadium Big Eye, Oita - 43,000 March 2001
		Stadium Big Swan, Niigata - 42,300 March 2001
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Football_World_Cup_2002 (659 words)

	Japan.com - Travel - Kashima, Kasumigaura, Tsukuba - Japan Minami-Ibaraki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In a modern day reference to Kashima Shrine, Kashima’s successful J-league soccer team’s name, the Antlers, derives from the deer that is often associated with Kashima’s deity.
		Constructed in 1993, the Prefectural Kashima Soccer Stadium was Japan’s first sports facility to be dedicated solely for the use of soccer.
		Home of the J-league team Kashima Antlers, it was also the site of the 2002 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and three of the tournament matches, ensuring that the stadium’s name would be well known among soccer fans around the world.
	www.japan.com /travel/cities/mibaraki.php (1679 words)

	May Features 2002 - PLAN Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The stadium is six stories high (maximum height of 49.5 metres) and covers a total land area of 10.7 hectares.
		The design of the stadium was based on the royal crown of the Sin-La dynasty, which explains its nickname, the "Big Crown".
		The stadium covers a total area of 216,712 sq m and consists of six floors (with the highest standing at 50.1 metres).
	www.planmagazine.ie /mayFea.html (3105 words)

	WorldCupSoccer.com::WORLD CUP KOREA-JAPAN 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The venue for World Cup games is Kashima, a new city formed in 1995 and home to Kashima Antlers, the J league's most successful club.
		In June there is an ancient Martial Arts performance at Kashima Jingu Shrine, and the local government and Kashima Antlers will cooperate to provide many activities and a warm welcome for visitors in 2002.
		Given that Kashima is a new town, built in the middle of an industrial area, you may think that it‘s probably not worth spending much time here.
	www.worldcupsoccer.com /japiba.htm (165 words)

	World Cup Stadiums
		DETAILS The name of this fantastic domed stadium is explained by the retractable roof, which looks like a giant winking eye when being opened and closed.
		DETAILS This is the stadium all England fans would love to see their side play at - because it will be home to the World Cup final on June 30.
		Another unusual and innovative design, the stadium features a sweeping crescent-shaped grandstand allegedly reminiscent of the headpiece worn on the battle dress helmet of the ruling Date clan during Japan's feudal period.
	what.tvheaven.com /about.html (573 words)

	Globalfc Championship Cup, Football fans community, World Club Championship, Football competition, Football club news ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		His skills were also noted by then national manager, Troussier, during the 2002 World Cup and is certainly a player to watch for the future.
		Kashima Antlers are the most successful team in the history of the J-League.
		Kashima Antlers have a strong connection with Brazil, having had Zico, Fabiano, Augusto and Leonardo on their books.
	www.globalfc.com /club_details.aspx?hid=141 (121 words)

	Information - Stadiums - Ibaraki - 2002 World Cup Betting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Ibaraki Soccer Stadium has been expanded for the World Cup, with improved facilities and a large video screen.
		The stadium's European feel makes for a superb atmosphere during matches.
		Outside the venue is a statue of Kashima's most famous player, the Brazilian star Zico.
	www.2002-world-cup-betting.com /info/stadiums/ibaraki.html (147 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Archive Search
		To add to the air of trepidation, almost a third of the stadium's 70,000 seats were empty.
		Even Brazil failed to fill much more than a quarter of the 40,000-capacity Kashima stadium in their game against Cameroon.
		The 19 new stadiums and one modified stadium may be filled for the World Cup but afterwards the fear is that they will end up as expensive white elephants because attendances are falling in both countries' domestic leagues.
	www.guardian.co.uk /Archive/Article/0,4273,4202369,00.html (1111 words)

	FC Tokyo [Definition] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		CapacityThis is a list of major football (soccer) stadiums, grouped by country and ordered by capacity.
		For a long time it did not have a home stadium of its own and played at various football fields such as the National Yoyogi Stadium, the National Nishigaoka Football Field, the Edogawa Special Ward Stadium, and the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, but in 2001 it finally found a permanent home.
		Kashima Kashima Antlers F.C.(鹿島アントラーズ) is a J. League team.
	www.wikimirror.com /FC_Tokyo (1179 words)

	rediff.com: sports channel - FIFA referee eyes Japan's World Cup stadiums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Former FIFA referee Leslie Mottram believes Japan's soccer-only stadiums will provide a much better atmosphere at the 2002 World Cup than those built with a running track.
		Not all Japan's 10 stadiums for the World Cup will be multi-purpose, as the soccer-only venues include Saitama, which will stage one semi-final, and Ibaraki Stadium, which opens on Saturday when Kashima Antlers entertain Kashiwa Reysol in a J.League match.
		Reuters shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
	www.rediff.com /sports/2001/may/14soc.htm (345 words)

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	www.aaaevents.com /IbarakiKashimaStadium.html (235 words)

	HARIAN UMUM SUARA MERDEKA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Beda dengan Stadion Kashima (kanan atas) di Ibarakai yang 100 persen beratap.
		Stadion itu juga menjadi markas klub anggota Liga Jepang, Kashima Antlers.
		Kobe Wing Stadium difungsikan sebagai tempat pertandingan klub Vissel Kobe.
	www.suaramerdeka.com /harian/0204/22/ora16.htm (421 words)

	Soccerphile :: World Cup 2002 \| FIFA Audit
		FIFA has ben forced to cancel around 25,000 hotel reservations in the Tokyo and Yokohama area as teams playing at Yokohama International stadium have decided they only need to stay in the metropolitan area on the day of their games and the preceding day.
		The trio performed at the last three world cups in Rome, LA and Paris but have decided that this will be their last performance at the tournament.
		Saitama Stadium ‘s re-laid pitch, heavily criticized after Italy’s friendly with Japan in November will not now be re-laid again after it was given a clean bill of health by JAWOC officials.
	www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/ne/cfbb.html (1037 words)

	Sports News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		He said this stadium of the port city had been made particularly for cricket and it might become one the best venues for the international cricket matches in the country.
		The Kiwis are expected to have their first practice session at the local stadium tomorrow at 9 am.
		Dortmund's Westfalen Stadium was a fortress last season but the gate looks to have been left open for this campaign with Hamburg taking the spoils with a 2-0 victory.
	www.independent-bangladesh.com /news/oct/25/25102004sp.htm (10925 words)

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