Softbank Hawks On the 21st, the team announced that it will hold a retirement ceremony for Akira Nakamura infielder—who has announced his retirement at the end of this season—following the September 27 game against the Orix Buffaloes (at Mizuho PayPay Dome), which will be the final regular-season home game of the season.

All attendees received a support board for Nakamura. The first wave of retirement commemorative goods, including face towels and T-shirts, was also announced, with more items planned to be added in the future. It was also announced that, at Akira Nakamura 's request, 7 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Purple Day Japan Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy.