[swp_content page_og_title=”ZION SUZUKI RICEVUTO A ROMA DALL\u2019AMBASCIATORE DEL GIAPPONE HIKARIKO ONO ” page_og_description=”null” page_og_type=”null” page_og_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_ogs\/LRE_5148-20260302175429.webp” page_keywords=”null” page_description=”null” page_on_app=”1″ page_on_home=”1″ news_cover=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_news\/LRE_5148-20260302175516.webp” news_exclude=”[]” news_include=”[]” news_include_continent=”[]” ][swp_wrapper id=”id” order=”1″ name=”blocco 1″ option_wrapper_color=”1″ option_wrapper_image=”1″ ][swp_hero_mini id=”0″ type=”hero_mini” order=”1″ name=”hero_mini” option_header_mini=”1″ option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_hero_title=”ZION SUZUKI WELCOMED BY JAPANESE AMBASSADOR HIKARIKO ONO IN ROME” data_hero_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5148-20260302175543.webp” data_hero_align_r=”1″ data_hero_align=”1″ data_hero_image_responsive=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5148-20260302175555.webp” data_icon_image_alt=”null” ][\/swp_hero_mini][swp_base_p id=”1″ type=”base_p” order=”2″ name=”base_p” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_title=”null” data_box_subtitle=”null” data_box_text=”<\/p>\n
Rome, 2 March 2026<\/em> – In a meeting that highlights the strong ties between Japan and Italy, Japanese Ambassador Hikariko Ono<\/strong> welcomed Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki <\/strong>at her official residence<\/strong> in Rome today. CEO Federico Cherubini<\/strong> also attended, underscoring the institutional and sporting significance of the event.<\/p>\n ” data_box_twitch=”null” data_box_instagram=”null” data_box_tiktok=”null” data_box_twitter=”null” data_box_youtube=”null” data_box_facebook=”null” ][\/swp_base_p][swp_image id=”2″ type=”image” order=”3″ name=”image” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5413-20260302175920.webp” data_box_image_mini=”1″ data_box_image_alt=”null” data_box_image_description=”null” ][\/swp_image][swp_base_p id=”3″ type=”base_p” order=”4″ name=”base_p” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_title=”null” data_box_subtitle=”null” data_box_text=”<\/p>\n The meeting began with a cordial welcome and a meaningful exchange of gifts<\/strong>. Zion presented the Ambassador with his official jersey, a symbol of Japanese talent shining in the Italian top flight, with the goalkeeper also set to be among the stars at the 2026 World Cup<\/strong> with his country. Representing the city of Parma\u2019s cultural excellence, CEO Federico Cherubini presented a gift from the Teatro Regio<\/strong>, with the approval of Superintendent Luciano Messi<\/strong>, highlighting the inseparable connection between sport and high culture.<\/p>\n ” data_box_twitch=”null” data_box_instagram=”null” data_box_tiktok=”null” data_box_twitter=”null” data_box_youtube=”null” data_box_facebook=”null” ][\/swp_base_p][swp_image id=”4″ type=”image” order=”5″ name=”image” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5010-20260302180001.webp” data_box_image_mini=”1″ data_box_image_alt=”null” data_box_image_description=”null” ][\/swp_image][swp_base_p id=”5″ type=”base_p” order=”6″ name=”base_p” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_title=”null” data_box_subtitle=”null” data_box_text=”<\/p>\n The meeting continued with a convivial lunch, during which the guests had the opportunity to experience the traditions and refined hospitality of Japanese culture<\/strong>. The conversation focused on themes of integration, the professional growth of Japanese football, and the role of sport as a universal language of peace and collaboration between the two countries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the year marking the 160th anniversary of bilateral relations <\/strong>between the two nations \u2013 celebrated with the presentation of the mascot Nipponina to symbolise this partnership \u2013 and following the appointment of Ambassador Hikariko Ono at the start of this year, this official visit represents a milestone in Zion\u2019s journey in Italy, cementing his status as both a footballer and a true \u2018sports ambassador\u2019 for Japan.<\/p>\n ” data_box_twitch=”null” data_box_instagram=”null” data_box_tiktok=”null” data_box_twitter=”null” data_box_youtube=”null” data_box_facebook=”null” ][\/swp_base_p][swp_image id=”6″ type=”image” order=”7″ name=”image” option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_box_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5123-20260302180044.webp” data_box_image_mini=”1″ data_box_image_alt=”null” data_box_image_description=”null” ][\/swp_image][\/swp_wrapper][\/swp_content]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [swp_content page_og_title=”ZION SUZUKI RICEVUTO A ROMA DALL\u2019AMBASCIATORE DEL GIAPPONE HIKARIKO ONO ” page_og_description=”null” page_og_type=”null” page_og_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_ogs\/LRE_5148-20260302175429.webp” page_keywords=”null” page_description=”null” page_on_app=”1″ page_on_home=”1″ news_cover=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_news\/LRE_5148-20260302175516.webp” news_exclude=”[]” news_include=”[]” news_include_continent=”[]” ][swp_wrapper id=”id” order=”1″ name=”blocco 1″ option_wrapper_color=”1″ option_wrapper_image=”1″ ][swp_hero_mini id=”0″ type=”hero_mini” order=”1″ name=”hero_mini” option_header_mini=”1″ option_component_anchor=”null” option_component_padding=”[]” data_hero_title=”ZION SUZUKI WELCOMED BY JAPANESE AMBASSADOR HIKARIKO ONO IN ROME” data_hero_image=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5148-20260302175543.webp” data_hero_align_r=”1″ data_hero_align=”1″ data_hero_image_responsive=”https:\/\/www.parmacalcio1913.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/_heros\/LRE_5148-20260302175555.webp” data_icon_image_alt=”null” ][\/swp_hero_mini][swp_base_p id=”1″ […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,69],"tags":[46],"class_list":["post-77620","pr_news","type-pr_news","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-club-en","category-men-first-team","tag-prima-squadra-en"],"yoast_head":"\n