Shonan Bellmare is a professional soccer club based in Hiratsuka, Japan. Established in 1968, the club has a rich history in Japanese football. They currently play their home matches at the Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka. Shonan Bellmare has had its fair share of success over the years, with their most notable accomplishment being the J.League Cup victory in 1994. The club also won the Emperor's Cup in 1977 and reached the final of the Asian Club Championship in 1995. Shonan Bellmare is affectionately known as "Bellmare" by their fans, with the nickname derived from the Italian words "bella" (beautiful) and "mare" (sea), reflecting the club's coastal location.