Chosen to host the National Athletic Meet in 1998, Kumamoto built a stadium officially called 熊本県民総合運動公園陸上競技場, but which quickly acquired the moniker “KKWing.” Recently, I’ve noticed it referred to as “Umakana-Yokana Sutajiamu” (うまかな・よかなスタジアム); apparently, Roasso acquired naming rights in 2013, and that’s what they came up with. Of course, people immediately abbreviated that to “Umasuta” (うまスタ) because why not. Ask your friends what they call it! - probably older people like me call it KKWing, while younger call it Umasuta.
Whichever you call it, it will be out of action likely at least through July to repair light fixtures and seating and confirm safety. This will greatly affect the Prefectural High School Athletic Meet. The entrance ceremony scheduled to be held there has been cancelled and various events shifted to venues both inside and outside the prefecture. Not so yoka for the high school kids. - William
