◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Hiromi Ito will invite children to the "Hiroshi Seats" again this year.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham-Ham pitcher Hiromi Ito will once again set up the "Hiroshi Seats" at ES CON FIELD during his home games, with the hope that children in Hokkaido will "become people who have big dreams, like the vast ocean." The seats are for children residing in children's homes in Hokkaido, as well as children and organizations that are members of the Hokkaido Children's Cafeteria Network. This social contribution activity, which started in 2022, invites eight people to ES CON FIELD for each game.

▼Comments pitcher Hiromi Ito ▼
"We planned this project with the hope that baseball will inspire children, and that the dreams and hopes that sports bring will lead to their own growth and independence. This is our fifth year of this initiative, and we will continue to use the cheers from the Oumi Seats as strength to do our best to contribute to the team's win in the 2026 season."

◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters' Miki Fujimoto will be visiting ES CON FIELD on Saturday, May 2nd.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham have announced that talent Fujimoto Miki, a native of Takikawa City, Hokkaido, will be visiting ES CON FIELD on Saturday, May 2nd, one of the dates of their "Minna no Ballpark 2026" series during Golden Week. On that day, she will throw first baseman pitch before the game, and a special talk show (for a fee) will also be held at "tower eleven baseball" inside the stadium, offering a unique opportunity to hear her talk.

▼Comment from Miki Fujimoto▼
"I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be throwing first baseman pitch for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido on May 2nd! As someone from Takikawa City, I'm incredibly happy and honored to be able to participate in an event for my local team. I'm really looking forward to standing on mound at ES CON FIELD, a place I've always wanted to visit! I'll do my best to help create an exciting atmosphere for everyone!"

During Golden Week, there will be plenty of events for kids to enjoy, including "Minna no Ballpark 2026"! It's sure to be a fun time for you and your children, and a refreshing day for parents too! There will also be a talk show at Tower Eleven Baseball inside the stadium on the day, so we hope you'll enjoy that as well! We look forward to seeing you at the venue!

◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles May 16th (Sat): Shiori Kubo will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles announced that actress Shiori Kubo, a native of Miyagi Prefecture, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Fukuoka Softbank on Saturday, May 16th. This will be her fourth consecutive year and sixth time overall since 2023, and in addition to the ceremonial first pitch, she is also scheduled to appear at various events on the day.

Furthermore, the "EXCITING Series" will be held on the day of the game. The "Third jersey 2026," featuring silhouettes of the six Tohoku prefectures, will be distributed to the first 15,000 people who have a ticket to watch the game.

▼Comment from Shiori Kubo▼
"I am very happy to be able to participate again this year, following last year. After moving to Tokyo and leaving the Tohoku Golden Angels cheerleading squad, where I had studied for many years, I was given the opportunity to stand on the stadium stage again. I am truly grateful and happy to be able to stand on the home field of the Rakuten Rakuten Eagles, a team I have supported for many years, even after graduating from Nogizaka46. On the day of the event, I will do my best to convey my feelings of support and gratitude. Thank you for your support!"

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