On the 19th, Orix Buffaloes announced that pitcher Kaito Saiki will be participating in the "2026 Osaka City Fire Department New Year's Parade" to be held on January 6th next year at Minami-ko Kita in Suminoe Ward, Osaka City.

▼ Overview of the Osaka City Fire Department’s opening ceremony in 2020

Date and time: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00-11:30 (scheduled)

Venue: ATC (center fielder)

Participants: Kaito Saiki, Buffalo Bull & Bell

Contents: Parade, interaction corner between citizens and fire department

Organized by: Osaka City Fire Department