◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to hold "Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025"
On Sunday, November 30, from 2 p.m., the "Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025" will be held on ES CON FIELD.
In July last year, it was also held as the "Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2024" and was attended by 29,192 people. It has also been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a project to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the ROK, and it will be a special match that will further deepen the friendship and trust between the two countries in this milestone year.
Tatsunori Hara was announced as the head coach of the JAPAN team as the first member, and seven players were announced: Yoshio Itoi, Atsunori Inaba, Michihiro Ogasawara, Kosuke Fukudome, Hirotoshi Masui, Shinya Miyamoto, and Shunsuke Watanabe. In addition, Kim Tae-kyun and Lee Dae-ho, who also played in the NPB, are scheduled to participate in the KOREA team.
Tickets will go on sale from 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 5 for Season Seat Owners and Official Fan Club FAV, and will go on sale to the general public from 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 6.
▼Director Hara's Comment▼
"It is a great honor to be the director of the Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025, which will bring together Japanese and Korean legends again this year. For the Japanese baseball world, Korea Republic is a special place because it is both a good rival and a friendly country. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea. As the coach of JAPAN, I will do my best to achieve the win title, and I hope to contribute to the further friendship and development of our two countries through exchanges with players and fans who have made their mark on the history of baseball in Japan and Korea."
▼Comment from Director Kim In-sik▼
"We are delighted that the Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025 will once again be held in ES CON FIELD this year. It was very meaningful to be able to stand on the ground with the legendary players at this tournament, which symbolizes the friendship and exchange between Korea and Japan, and it was especially a great pleasure to be able to meet Coach Hara, who showed great leadership in the WBC. This time, we will prepare to deliver a match that will satisfy the baseball fans of both countries. baseball We are looking forward to this special day when we can share this moment together, where our common language transcends borders and connects our hearts."
▼Yoshio Itoi's Comment (Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2024 MVP)▼
"It is a great honor to be able to participate as a member of JAPAN under Coach Hara as last year, and I am very much looking forward to reuniting with the players who have played many famous matches so far. I hope to prepare well before the day and show the fans how much I have improved. I'm going to go for home run again this year!"
▼ Lee Dae-ho Comment ▼
"I am very happy to be able to participate in the Japan-Korea Dream Players Game 2025. I believe that this tournament will be a meaningful stage where legends from Japan and Korea will come together in one place, respect each other, and share important moments with fans again. We will continue to prepare with a sense of gratitude to our teammates who have fought in the same era and to the fans who have watched over our progress. Thank you for your warm support."
◇Tohoku Rakuten Saito Brothers appear at the ceremonial pitch
At Tohoku Rakuten 's game against Orix on Wednesday, August 6th, the Saito Brothers from All Japan Pro Wrestling will be making an appearance at the ceremonial pitch. This will be the second time the Saito Brothers, originally from Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, have made a ceremonial pitch, following last year. In addition to the ceremonial pitch, they are scheduled to appear at a limited autograph session, on the stage before the game, and at events between inning.
▼Saito Brothers Comment▼
"We are the Saito Brothers of All Japan Pro Wrestling, my older brother Jun and my younger brother Rei. It's that time of the year again! We, the Saito Brothers, are going crazy at the stadium! And let's all cheer on Rakuten Eagles together! DOOM!"
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