◇"anan" with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters on the cover goes on sale

The special edition of "anan" (on sale in Hokkaido on Thursday, March 26th) featuring Hokkaido Nippon-Ham-Koki Kitayama pitcher pitcher Kota Tatsu​ ​Yuya Gunji Gunji Yuya, Yua Tamiya​ ​Yuki Nomura, Kotaro Kiyomiya, Kiyomiya Shun Mizutani Shun on the cover will be on sale at the "FIGHTERS FLAGSHIP STORE" ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, where the photo shoot took place again this year, and the "The Fighters Official Store ON-DECK" in front of JR Sapporo Station.

If you purchase it at the FIGHTERS FLAGSHIP STORE, you will receive one random "anan original trading card" (8 types in total) with a different design than the one bound into the magazine. It can be enjoyed in conjunction with The Fighters official electronic trading card collection "The Fighters Trading Card" (F-Trading).

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Yuki Nomura announces his marriage

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters player Yuki Nomura has registered his marriage with a non-celebrity woman. Nomura commented, "My partner is cheerful, always natural, and always supports me. I am truly grateful that she has always been by my side. From now on, as the person who will protect my family, I will devote myself to baseball with even greater awareness and responsibility."

◇ Orix Buffaloes Official Shop Opens at Abeno Harukas

The "Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes Official Shop Abeno Harukas Store" will open on the second floor of the Tower Building of the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store on Wednesday, March 18th. In partnership with Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd., it will become a new sales outlet for official Orix Buffaloes baseball team merchandise.

The store will offer a wide range of popular merchandise, including jersey, caps, towels, etc. The store will deliver the charm of The Buffaloes from Abeno Harukas, a landmark in Osaka.

The Buffaloes Authorized Shop Overview
Opening: Wednesday, March 18th
Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store Tower Building 2nd floor
Product lineup: Approximately 100 types, 200 items

Opening Event
・Original sticker gift
The first 500 customers will receive an original sticker from the official Abeno Harukas store.
*March 18th (Wed) - Ends when stock runs out

・Buffalo Bull & Buffalo Bell visit the store
Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 10:00 AM
Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, 2nd floor, Welcome Galleria
*Numbered tickets will not be distributed.

Special Events
・T-Okada Team Ambassador Special Talk Show & Autograph Session
On the day, tickets to the autograph session will be distributed to the first 50 people who purchase The Buffaloes merchandise worth 10,000 yen or more (tax included) at an authorized shop.
Date and time: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 2:00 PM (tentative)
Venue: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, 2nd floor, Welcome Galleria
Guest: T-Okada, baseball team ambassador

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Related Links
・ This year's release will be at ES CON FIELD! In Hokkaido, the special edition of "anan" will be released on Thursday, March 26th.
・ Announcement of Yuki Nomura 's marriage registration
・ "The Buffaloes Official Shop Abeno Harukas Store" opens on Wednesday, March 18th!