◆Nippon Seimei Central-Pa. Exchange Games 2026 Hanshin Tigers-Nippon-Ham (26th, Koshien)

Nippon-Ham Tsuyoshi Shinjo, 54, the manager of the Japan Professional Football League (JPSL), excited Hanshin Tigers fans in Koshien the hostile venue with a pre-game exchange of the team roster. Hanshin Tigers Fujikawa was the first to appear near home base, and he appeared about 30 seconds later from behind the bench. The old Hanshin Tigers fans cheered loudly. He responded to the cheers by raising both hands.

In the 24th game against Hanshin Tigers at Koshien, he showed a surprise appearance during the pre-game member list exchange, wearing a uniform with the names number "63" and "Manager Shinjo" from the Hanshin Tigers era, but on this day, he took off his mask and wore his own team's uniform. He shook hands firmly with Manager Fujikawa and went into the game.