[Lotte] Misho Nishikawa and Ishigaki Katsumi join the Samurai support team. Nishikawa says, "This will be a truly valuable experience."

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Misho Nishikawa, who was selected as a support member for Samurai Japan, works up a sweat during outfield defense practice (photographer: Jun Imanishi)

NPB Enterprises announced on March 3 the supporting members who will wear Samurai Japan uniforms for the "Rugzas Samurai Japan Series 2026 Miyazaki" Softbank Hawks (22nd and 23rd, Hinata San Marin Stadium Miyazaki) and "Rugzas Samurai Japan Series 2026 Nagoya" Chunichi (27th and 28th, Vantelin Dome) and other games. The team will wear the uniform of Samurai Japan.

From Lotte, Katsumi Ishigaki infielder (27) was selected as a support member from Miyazaki and Misho Nishikawa outfielder (22) from Nagoya.

With major league players such as Ohtani of the Dodgers due to join them from Nagoya, Nishikawa said with shining eyes, "I'm really happy. I want to hear about batting techniques from various players. Being able to see them up close will be a learning experience for me too. I think it will be a valuable experience." Ishigaki Masaru was looking forward to the event, saying, "I want to hear about techniques and learn a lot."

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[Lotte] Misho Nishikawa and Ishigaki Katsumi join the Samurai support team. Nishikawa says, "This will be a truly valuable experience."