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Core Venue Information
Official Name: Hanazono Rugby Stadium (花園ラグビー場)
Address: 1-1-1 Matsubaraminami, Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Opened: 22 November 1929
Primary Use: Rugby Union
Tenant: Kintetsu Liners (Japan Rugby League One)
Capacity: 26,000 spectators
Historic Legacy & Significance
Hanazono Rugby Stadium holds the profound distinction of being Japan’s oldest and most sacred rugby-specific stadium. Since its opening in 1929, it has been the spiritual heart of Japanese rugby, famously hosting the annual National High School Rugby Tournament, a cultural institution that fills the stadium with immense passion and has launched the careers of countless players. Its history, atmosphere, and dedicated design for rugby have earned it the revered nickname “the home of Japanese rugby.”
2019 Rugby World Cup Host Venue
The stadium’s storied legacy was elevated onto the global stage when it was selected as an official host venue for the historic 2019 Rugby World Cup. It successfully hosted four memorable pool stage matches, welcoming fans from around the world:
Italy vs. Namibia: Italy secured a 47-22 victory in front of 20,000 spectators.
Argentina vs. Tonga: A win for the Argentine national team.
Fiji vs. Georgia: A victory for the Fijian side.
Tonga vs. United States: Tonga emerged victorious in this contest.
These matches blended the stadium’s deep-rooted tradition with the modern spectacle of a global tournament.
Modern Tenant & Enduring Spirit
Today, Hanazono remains an active and vital venue as the home of the professional Kintetsu Liners of Japan Rugby League One. Having undergone renovations to meet modern standards while preserving its iconic character, the stadium continues to bridge Japan’s rich rugby past with its dynamic present. It is a place where history is palpable, making every match—from high school finals to professional leagues—a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport in Japan.

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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.

Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.

Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology

The power supply and lamp body can be mounted separately, reducing the withstand weight of the lamp pole and facilitating maintenance.

Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.

In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
MECREE’s innovative laser aiming mount was designed precisely to address these issues. It revolutionizes the workflow through three key advantages:
Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
Precise Aiming: Ensures accurate laser alignment, fundamentally guaranteeing uniform illumination and compliance with lighting standards.
Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.


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