Overview

• Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka directed the responsible bureau to re-examine naming-rights contracts for venues including Nissan Stadium.
• Yamanaka said he needs to close a perceived gap between citizens and the city bureau handling the deals.
• He told a city council committee he took strict views on the appropriateness of the fee seriously and responded accordingly.
• City officials had indicated an intent to renew the Nissan Stadium deal at 50 million yen per year, drawing criticism from council members.
• Yamanaka disclosed he has asked Nissan to maintain Yokohama F. Marinos’ activities in the city as reports suggest the company is considering selling its club shares, and no final decisions have been announced.