◇Saitama Seibu Lions Belluna Dome <Elzcraft> has been renovated.

L's Craft, located on the third base side inside Belluna Dome has been renovated. In collaboration with the American craft ginger drink brand "REED'S," it will reopen as "L's Craft supported by REED'S" on Tuesday, March 17th. Additionally, the gourmet area in the station square, which is bustling with a variety of food trucks, will reopen as "L's Gourmet Street" on Friday, March 20th (holiday).

Founded in the United States in 1987, REED'S is a craft ginger ale brand that uses freshly squeezed real ginger and no sweeteners, colorings, or preservatives, offering a rich, deep ginger flavor and kick. It made its debut in Japan this January. At "L's Craft supported by REED'S," they will be offering "Reed's Ginger Beer Strongest," a non-alcoholic beverage that uses three times the amount of ginger juice as the original, resulting in the most intensely flavorful ginger taste, as well as five original craft cocktails that utilize the stimulating and refreshing sensation of ginger. In addition, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of L's Craft's opening this year, they will also be selling a "10 Cheese Pizza," an evolution of their "5 Cheese Pizza."

The "El's Gourmet Street" plaza in front of Belluna Dome features decorations inspired by festival flags, as well as brightly colored ground. At night, illuminations add to the atmosphere, enhancing the excitement of the ballpark. Furthermore, tables with parasols and circular benches have been installed, making it more comfortable to spend free time before the game or while waiting.

Three new shops have been added to Elz Gourmet Street, and up to 14 food trucks will be setting up shop at each game. Saiboku, a popular pig-themed amusement park in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, will be making its debut Belluna Dome, offering fresh sausages and bacon. Other offerings include Forty-Four's "Lion's American Hot Dog," which is made entirely by hand, and Lions KITCHEN, which will be selling new items such as "Lion's Tamagoyaki" (Japanese omelet) and "Lion's Kara-Tama Bento" (Lion's fried chicken and egg bento). This area can be used even without a game ticket, and purchases can be made and re-entered into the dome after entering.

◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to wear "ES CON FIELD jersey 2026" at their opening game.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will wear their "ES CON FIELD jersey 2026" for their opening three-game series against Fukuoka Softbank at MIZUHO PayPay Dome from March 27th (Friday) to 29th (Sunday). A public viewing will also be held at ES CON FIELD during the same period. Admission is free, and Naoto Inada and Shinya Tsuruoka will appear as commentators, Yuhei Doi will be the play-by-play announcer, and The Fighters Girls and the team's official mascots, Frepp and Polly, will also be in attendance.

◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles May 31 (Sun): Actor Kaota Hosoda to appear for the ceremonial first pitch.

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles announced that actor Kanata Hosoda will throw the ceremonial first pitch at "myfavE DAY Supported by Rakuten Eagles Card," which will be held on Sunday, May 31st, during their game against Tokyo Yakult.

Hosoda was scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at last season's "myfavE DAY Supported by Rakuten Eagles Card," but the game was canceled due to bad weather. This season, she is scheduled to appear at the ceremonial first pitch as well as participate in various events before the game and between inning at "myfavE DAY Supported by Rakuten Eagles Card." Further details will be announced on the team's website as soon as they are decided.

▼Comment from Kaota Hosoda▼
"I've been given an unexpected opportunity for revenge. And it's even on the same day, May 31st. Last time, all I was worried about was whether I could throw the ball properly, and I guess that was a mistake. I should have been more concerned about the weather. So this time, I'm praying with all my might. Please!!! Don't let it rain!!!"

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