Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki

What changes the character of the place is the recent history of the structure itself. The renovation completed in 2023 stripped away the old grass seating and installed fixed chairs.

The name on the facade carries the weight of a commercial deal. The sponsorship contract runs for five years, and the name change was effective in October 2023. Iwaki FC moved here after their promotion, leaving the J-Village behind for a home that is actually in the city they represent. The pitch is natural grass, cut short and kept flat, a standard requirement for professional football. There is nothing exotic about the surface, but the location is specific. The ground sits within the 21st Century Forest Park, a complex that includes swimming facilities and cycling tracks.